Question

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by the client reflects an understanding of the teaching?

Options:
a) I should stop taking the antibiotics once I start feeling better.
b) I'll continue to use insect repellent even after I finish my medication.
c) Lyme disease is only transmitted through direct contact with an infected person.
d) I don't need to worry about ticks in the winter; they're only active in the summer.

Answer 1

The client should continue using insect repellent even after finishing the medication for Lyme disease to prevent future infections.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement made by the client that reflects an understanding of the teaching is b) I'll continue to use insect repellent even after I finish my medication.

To prevent future infections, it is important for the client to continue using insect repellent even after finishing the medication. This is because ticks carrying Lyme disease are common in many regions of the United States during the warmer months. Using insect repellent can limit the exposure to Lyme-bearing ticks and reduce the risk of getting reinfected.

Answer 2

The client's correct understanding of Lyme disease management and prevention is reflected in the statement about continuing to use insect repellent even after finishing the medication, which aligns with expert advice for mitigating the risk of tick bites. The correct multiple-choice option is (B).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement by the client that reflects an understanding of the teaching about Lyme disease would be:

b) I'll continue to use insect repellent even after I finish my medication.

Lyme disease prevention includes using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Antibiotics, such as doxycycline, should be taken for the full prescribed duration, even if the patient starts feeling better before completing the course. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks; it is not transmitted through direct contact with infected humans. Additionally, ticks can be active in various seasons, including winter, so it is essential to remain vigilant throughout the year.

The correct multiple-choice option is (B).