A Preschool Teacher Notices a Child Who Has Burrows on the Hands

Multiple Choice

A preschool teacher notices a child who has burrows on the hands that are several millimeters to 1 cm long, papules, and vesicular lesions. What other assessment finding would help the teacher determine the type of infestation the child has?

A) Ask the child if he or she has been around puppies or kittens.
B) Check the child's hair for the presence of small mites.
C) Ask the child if itching occurs especially at night.
D) Assess the child's trunk and abdomen for petechiae.