Which of the following are nursing interventions and patient teaching for the treatment of head lice and scabies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clothing, linens, and bath articles thoroughly cleaned in hot water
b. Stress nature and transmission of the disease
c. Special carbohydrate diet to promote healing
d. Complete isolation from the public
ANS: A, B
Identify involved contacts while stressing importance of preventing transmission of disease. Washable and clothing items should be cleaned in hot water to prevent reinfection. No special diet is required. Isolation is not necessary once medical management is completed.
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