A Patient Diagnosed with Scabies Asks the Nurse How She

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with scabies asks the nurse how she "caught" the disorder. What information should be provided to the patient?

• A) The disorder is transmitted by contact with infected persons or their possessions.
• B) The disorder is transmitted via the feces of infected animals.
• C) Scabies is a bacterial infection transmitted by direct contact with infected persons.
• D) Scabies is a fungal infection transmitted by contact with infected respiratory secretions.

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