The physician orders lindane (Kwell) for nursing home clients who have contracted head lice. The nurse will contact the physician when one of the clients has which medical diagnosis?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Seizures
3. Stroke
4. Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: There is no contraindication to the use of lindane (Kwell) in a client with diabetes mellitus.
Rationale 2: Lindane (Kwell) can cause serious nervous system toxicity and should not be used in clients with seizure disorder.
Rationale 3: . There is no contraindication to the use of lindane (Kwell) in a client who has had a stroke.
Rationale 4: There is no contraindication to the use of lindane (Kwell) in a client with hypothyroidism.
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