A nurse is applying a 5% permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies. How should the nurse apply the lotion?
1. To the scalp only
2. Over the entire body, from the chin down, as well as the scalp and forehead
3. Only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity
4. Only on the hands
2
Rationale:
1. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5% permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
2. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5% permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
3. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5% permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
4. Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide, such as 5% permethrin lotion, over the entire body, from the chin down. The scabicide also is applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children, avoiding the face.
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