A client has lice infestation of the eyelids. What instruction should the nurse provide?
1. "Dilute the permethrin lotion with water before applying it to your eyelids."
2. "These lice should be pulled off manually."
3. "Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to your eyelashes once a day for a week."
4. "The systemic effect of the lotion you are using on your hair will kill these lice, so no specific treatment is necessary."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Permethrin should not be used on the eyelids.
Rationale 2: While removing the lice manually will work, it is not the best solution to the problem.
Rationale 3: The petroleum jelly will kill the lice which can then be removed by combing.
Rationale 4: Specific treatment is necessary.
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