A nurse teaches a health education class for second graders. The nurse asks the class, "What can we do to help prevent the spread of head lice?" Which response by a member of the class best indicates understanding?
a. "Do not share hair combs and brushes with your friends."
b. "Keep your hair cut very short."
c. "Wash your hands after going to the restroom and before eating."
d. "You should take a hot bath daily."
ANS: A
Children should be taught not to share combs and brushes with their friends, because this can help prevent the spread of head lice.
Keeping the hair short will not help prevent the spread of lice.
Washing the hands after going to the restroom and before eating will not help prevent the spread of lice.
Taking a hot bath daily will not prevent the spread of head lice.
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