A client is admitted with scabies. Which infection-control action should the nurse implement?

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C. place the client on contact precautions and treat close contacts as directed — Scabies spreads by skin-to-skin contact and contaminated linens/clothing. Contact precautions and treatment of contacts are appropriate.

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A. shave the client before treatment

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B. allow shared linens if the client is afebrile

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D. use droplet precautions because mites travel through the air