Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Which instructions would the nurse provide to the client about the prevention and early detection of Lyme disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,D,F
Rationale
The correct instructions for Lyme disease prevention are B, D, and F.
B: Avoiding heavily wooded areas reduces exposure to ticks carrying Lyme disease.
D: Wearing long-sleeved tops and pants with closed shoes minimizes skin contact with ticks.
F: Bathing after exposure and inspecting the body for ticks helps in early detection.
Avoiding insect repellent (A) is incorrect as it is recommended for tick prevention. Dark clothing (C) does not affect tick exposure. Immediate blood testing for a tick bite (E) is unnecessary.
B: Avoiding heavily wooded areas reduces exposure to ticks carrying Lyme disease.
D: Wearing long-sleeved tops and pants with closed shoes minimizes skin contact with ticks.
F: Bathing after exposure and inspecting the body for ticks helps in early detection.
Avoiding insect repellent (A) is incorrect as it is recommended for tick prevention. Dark clothing (C) does not affect tick exposure. Immediate blood testing for a tick bite (E) is unnecessary.