A Client Has Been Prescribed Permethrin (Nix) for the Treatment

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed permethrin (Nix) for the treatment of body mites. What medication information should the nurse provide?

• A) "Make certain you get the 1% lotion."
• B) "You should leave the lotion on your body for 10 minutes."
• C) "You should expect almost immediate relief from the itching."
• D) "You may feel some stinging or tingling while the lotion is being used."
• E) "You should not use this medication if you are sensitive to chrysanthemums."

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