An upset mother calls the school nurse and says, "How dare you say my child has lice? My child is clean and I keep a clean house! You've obviously made an error." Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "I'm sorry you're upset, but your child cannot return to school until this problem is addressed."
b. "Most lice are found in clean hair. Children often share combs. Let me tell you how to fix the problem."
c. "You may have been traveling. Lice are often found in motels."
d. "I'm sure you're correct; one of my volunteers probably made an error. I'll recheck."
Answer: b. "Most lice are found in clean hair. Children often share combs. Let me tell you how to fix the problem."
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