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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Definitions:

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eyeball, providing protection and form.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in a biological organism that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

Peripheral Nerve

Nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Stimuli

External factors or events that provoke a response in biological organisms, essential for behavior and learning.