A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students how to examine children in a day care center for pediculus humanus capitis (head lice). Which statement by a student indicates understanding of this teaching?
a. "Adult lice are easily visible on the hair shaft."
b. "Children from lower socioeconomic families are more likely to have lice."
c. "I may observe hives, boils, and impetigo on the child's scalp if lice are present."
d. "I should be careful to prevent the lice from jumping into my hair."
ANS: C
Individuals with head lice may have hives, boils, and impetigo on the scalp as a result of the infestation. Adult head lice are difficult to observe. Head lice occur in all socioeconomic groups. Head lice do not jump or fly.
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