Which points should the nurse include in the session? A nurse is providing teaching regarding the prevention of Lyme disease to a group of teenagers going on a hike in a wooded area.

Tuck pant legs into socks.
Wear closed shoes when hiking.
Apply insect repellent containing DEET.
Cover the ground with a blanket when sitting.

Measures to prevent tick bites focus on covering the body as completely as possible and spraying insect repellent containing DEET on the skin and clothing. Long sleeves and pants tucked into the socks along with closed shoes will offer some protection. Light-colored clothing should be worn so that ticks would be easily visible. Hikers should not sit directly on the ground and should cover the ground with an item such as a blanket. Ticks should be removed with tweezers.