The provider is prescribing 5% permethrin cream for an adolescent patient who has scabies. What will the provider include in education for this patient?

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Stuffed animals, pillows, and other items that cannot be washed should be sealed in plastic bags for at least 1 week to kill any mites that may be present. This is because scabies mites can survive for up to 72 hours without being on a human host. It is also important to note that all household members and close contacts should be treated at the same time, regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms, to prevent the spread of scabies. Itching after treatment may persist for several weeks, but it does not necessarily indicate treatment failure.

The Provider Is Prescribing 5% Permethrin Cream for an Adolescent