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.

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The best way to apply permethrin lotion for scabies is to cover the entire body from the chin down, including the scalp and forehead. This helps to ensure that all areas affected by scabies mites are treated, even if no evidence of activity is present in certain areas. Only applying lotion to areas with evidence of scabies activity may leave some mites untreated and could result in continued infestation. Applying lotion only to hands or scalp would not be sufficient to treat the whole body.

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