The nurse is taking care of a child with scabies. Which primary clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess with this disease?
a. Edema
b. Redness
c. Pruritus
d. Maceration
ANS: C
Scabies is caused by the scabies mite. The inflammatory response and intense itching occur after the host has become sensitized to the mite. This occurs approximately 30 to 60 days after initial contact. Edema, redness, and maceration are not observed in scabies.
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