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    Ati Rn Paediatrics 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is assessing a child for scabies. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of scabies?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Maculopapular skin burrows on the hand. Correct. Scabies is characterized by burrows in the skin, often seen as small, wavy, thread-like lesions, commonly found on the hands, between fingers, and on wrists.B. Scaly lesions on the inner thighs. Incorrect. While scaly lesions can be present in various skin conditions, they are not typical of scabies.C. Bull's eye edematous area on the groin. Incorrect. This description is more characteristic of Lyme disease, not scabies.D. Rash with red macular lesions on the scalp. Incorrect. Scabies does not typically affect the scalp, especially in older children and adults.

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