[Answered]: A female client arrives at the health care clinic…

A female client arrives at the health care clinic and tells the nurse that she was just bitten by a tick and would like to be tested for Lyme disease. The client tells the nurse that she removed the tick and flushed it down the toilet. Which nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply. ✓ 1. Tell the client that testing is not necessary unless arthralgia develops. ✓ 2. Tell the client to avoid any woody, grassy areas that may contain ticks. 3. Instruct the client to immediately start to take the antibodies that are prescribed. ✓ 4. Inform the client to plan to have a blood test 4 to 6 weeks after a bite to detect the presence of the disease. 5. Tell the client if this happens again to never remove the tick but vigorously scrub the area with an antiseptic.