A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a toddler who has scabies. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Place your nonwashable items in sealed plastic bags for up to 5 days: Sealing nonwashable items in plastic bags for at least 72 hours (3 days) is recommended to kill the mites, since they cannot survive without a human host for more than a few days. Five days is longer than necessary. B. You will need to give your child a course of corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are not a standard treatment for scabies; instead, topical scabicides like permethrin cream are used. Corticosteroids might be prescribed only if there is severe itching or inflammation, but they do not treat the infestation itself. C. Your entire home will need to be thoroughly cleaned: While laundering bedding, clothing, and towels used in the last 3 days is necessary, extensive cleaning of the entire home beyond these items is not required to eradicate scabies mites. D. Any person who has been in close contact with the child needs treatment: Treating close contacts simultaneously is essential to prevent reinfestation and control the spread of scabies, even if they do not yet show symptoms. This is the most critical step in managing scabies outbreaks.