A school-aged child has been diagnosed with head lice, and is to receive lindane (Kwell) a chlorinated hydrocarbon shampoo. The nurse is preparing to shampoo the child's hair, what is the priority during the procedure?
a. Keep all other persons away from the child in case the lice jump.
b. Apply the topical cream immediately after the shampoo is rinsed out for greatest effectiveness.
c. Use a shower only to clean the child so that the entire body can be rinsed of the lice.
d. Leave the product on the hair four minutes or as directed by the package, before rinsing.
Answer: d. Leave the product on the hair four minutes or as directed by the package, before rinsing.
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