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    Nur 315 paediatrics and maternity proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing a child who has scabies. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Presence of nits on the hair shaft is associated with pediculosis capitis (head lice), not scabies. B. Line-like marks on the hands (especially between fingers) are characteristic of scabies, which is caused by mites burrowing under the skin. C. Small, red bumps on the scalp are also associated with head lice, not scabies. D. Pimples on the trunk can occur with various skin conditions, but burrow lines are more specific and diagnostic for scabies.

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