The parents take A.P. home to treat her. Which statement by A.P.'s mother would help make
A.P. the most comfortable during this treatment period? Explain.
a. "Here is the shampoo. Be sure to scrub your head for several minutes."
b. "We can pretend you're at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair."
c. "I sure hope this works. I never thought this would happen!"
d. "It might be best to go ahead and cut your hair. It will grow back quickly."
b
The child must be made as comfortable as possible. Playing "beauty parlor" can make the time
more pleasant because the agent must stay on the scalp for several minutes. The parent must assist
the child with the treatment to ensure that it is done correctly. The psychological effects of lice
infestations can be difficult for children. Parents should not add to the child's distress by voicing
their own disgust (answer c) or altering the child's appearance by cutting the hair. The new haircut
would only serve as a continual reminder of the lice infestation to the child's peers, and taunting
might occur.
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a. N1 b. N2 c. N3 d. N4
A nurse who is working with persons with serious mental illness should recognize that
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