The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child presents with:
a. small fluid filled blisters that sting when scratched.
b. dry scaly patches in body creases that itch.
c. wavy threadlike lines on the body and pruritus.
d. cluster of papular lesions with pruritus.
ANS: C
Scabies is manifested by brown threadlike lines on the body, especially the hands, anus, and body folds. Pruritus is severe.
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