An older client is observed scratching and rubbing white ridges on the skin between fingers,on the wrists,in the axillae,and around the waist.Which is the nurse's priority intervention?

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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.Cold compresses would not be indicated,and this is not an allergic manifestation.

An Older Client Is Observed Scratching and Rubbing White Ridges