Which nursing action is accurate when applying a 5% permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies?
A) Applying the lotion to the scalp, forehead, and everywhere below the chin
B) Applying the lotion only on the areas with evidence of activity
C) Applying the lotion only to the hands
D) Applying the lotion only to the scalp only

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Permethrin lotion for scabies treatment should be applied to the entire body from the neck down, including the scalp, forehead, and temples, especially in infants and young children. This ensures that all areas potentially infested with mites are treated.

Which Nursing Action Is Accurate When Applying a 5% Permethrin