The Nurse Is Preparing to Remove Ticks from a Client's

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to remove ticks from a client's scalp.Which actions should the nurse perform to safely remove these pathogens from the client?
(Select all that apply)

• A)Grasp the tick with blunt tweezers.
• B)Apply heat to the tick with a match.
• C)Wash the area with antibacterial soap.
• D)Pull the tick away in a perpendicular movement.
• E)Apply petroleum jelly to the surface of the tick.

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