A patient is prescribed permethrin cream for scabies. Which instruction should the nurse give?
Correct answer: A. Apply it from the neck down and wash it off as directed
- A. Apply it from the neck down and wash it off as directed
- B. Apply it only to visible lesions and remove it after 30 minutes
- C. Apply it to the scalp only and leave it on for 24 hours
- D. Apply it every morning until the itching completely disappears
Explanation
Permethrin is usually applied to the whole skin surface from the neck downward, including skin folds, and is washed off after the recommended period. Treating only visible lesions may leave mites in unaffected-looking areas, and itching can continue briefly after successful treatment.
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