What important safety measure regarding the use of insect repellents does the nurse teach a parenting group?
A.
Apply repellents to the child's clothing.
B.
There are no substitutes for DEET.
C.
Use oil of lemon eucalyptus on babies.
D.
Wash repellent off after 2 hours
ANS: A
Insect repellents are harsh chemicals and should be applied to the clothing of children. Spraying the product on the adult's hands and then spreading it on the face and head and exposed skin is an acceptable ways of applying insecticide to a limited amount of skin. The CDC has recently recognized some insecticides that do not contain DEET. Oil of lemon eucalyptus is safe on children over the age of 3. Although insecticides should not stay on for long periods of time, there is no strict 2-hour limit.
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