A mother calls her health care provider's office requesting a prescription of lindane (Kwell) solution for her child's after exposure to lice at a local camp. How should the nurse respond?
a. It is absorbed systemically and is not safe for children.
b. It is safe to use and does not require the laundering of clothing during use.
c. It cannot be used near the eye or mucous membranes.
d. It is a first-line treatment for lice.
a. It is absorbed systemically and is not safe for children.
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a. Lindane is absorbed systemically and is not safe for children, older adults, those who weigh less than 110 pounds, or those with known uncontrolled seizure disorders, or during pregnancy and lactation.
b. Clients using lindane must thoroughly wash clothing and bedding. .
c. Lindane may be used with caution near the eye or mucous membranes. .
d. Lindane should be used only when other first-line treatments have failed. .
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