A Mother of a School-Aged Child Who Was Treated for Scabies

A mother of a school-aged child who was treated for scabies asks the nurse why her child continues to have itching with no sign of mites.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) "You will have to switch to something stronger like Lindane (Kwell) ."
B) "Itching is common,even after the mites have been killed."
C) "The mites are too small to see,and treatment should be continued."
D) "Permethrin (Acticin) usually works,but your child must need something stronger."