A nurse assesses an older client who is scratching and rubbing white ridges on the skin between the fingers and on the wrists.Which action should the nurse take?

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The client's presentation is most likely to be scabies,a contagious mite infestation.The client needs to be admitted to a single room and treated for the infestation.Secondary interventions may include medication to decrease the itching.This is not an allergic manifestation; therefore,antihistamine and airway assessments are not indicated.Gloves may decrease skin breakdown but would not address the client's infectious disorder.

A Nurse Assesses an Older Client Who Is Scratching and Rubbing