A nurse is providing education to the parents of a school-aged child. The parents are asking the nurse about the potential illnesses or infections associated with allowing their child to attend a sleepover at a friend's house
Which of the following responses made by the nurse would accurately identify illnesses or infections associated with sharing bed linens? Select all that apply. a. scleroderma c. tinea corporis
b. scabies d. tinea capitis
B, C, D
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Correct The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of scabies.
The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of tinea corporis.
The sharing of beds or linens can result in outbreaks of and tinea capitis.
Incorrect Scleroderma is not an infection and is not associated with the sharing of beds or linens.
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