Question

The nurse is participating in a community health presentation about prevention of tick bites and Lyme disease. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

To prevent tick bites and Lyme disease, the nurse should instruct to avoid walking through thick vegetation, use insect repellent, bathe after being outdoors, check for ticks daily, and enlist help to check hard-to-see areas.

Step-by-step explanation:

To prevent tick bites and Lyme disease, the nurse should provide the following instructions:

1. Avoid walking through thick vegetation where ticks commonly live.
2. Use insect repellent.
3. Bathe after being outdoors.
4. Check yourself for ticks daily if you are likely to be exposed.
5. Enlist a friend or family member to check areas you can't easily see, such as your scalp.

These measures can greatly reduce the chances of getting tick bites and contracting Lyme disease.