The nurse determines that the parent understands the information related to tick bites when he states:
a. "I'll have my son wear dark clothing on his hike.".
b. "We should all get the Lyme disease vaccine before our trip.".
c. "I'll get a prescription for amoxicillin to take with us.".
d. "We will wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts in the woods.".
D
Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants will protect from tick bites. Ticks should be removed when discovered on the body.
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