A client calls the clinic and tells the nurse that he was bitten by a tick and is afraid he has Lyme disease. How long does the nurse understand that the tick must be attached to have Lyme disease?
A) 1 to 2 hours
B) 12 to 24 hours
C) 24 to 36 hours
D) 36 to 48 hours
D
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To have Lyme disease, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours. Removing a tick as early as possible may prevent infection.
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