A Nurse Is Applying a 5% Permethrin Lotion to a Toddler

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is applying a 5% permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies. Which instruction describes the best way to apply this lotion?

• A)Apply the lotion over the entire body from the chin down, as well as on the scalp and forehead.
• B)Apply the lotion only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity.
• C)Apply the lotion only to the hands.
• D)Apply the lotion to the scalp only.