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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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The nurse is tasked to administer permethrin 5% cream to a client with scabies. Which of the following actions of the nurse demonstrates proper administration of the medication?
  1. The cream is massaged thoroughly in areas with rashes
  2. Apply cream to moist skin
  3. Application is preceded by a cool water bath
  4. Cream is left in place for 12 hours before it is washed off
Explanation
Answer: D - Permethrin should be left in place for approximately 12 hours before it is washed off with water. The cream should be applied to the skin from the neck down, keeping in mind to dry the skin and avoid moisture as it increases drug absorption. Warm water bath is done before the application.
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