The nurse is caring for a client with questionable lice infestation. The nurse is using a bright light focused on an area of the head to confirm the presence of lice. In which manner is it easiest to differentiate nits from dandruff?
A) Nits are located near the scalp.
B) Dandruff is throughout the hair.
C) Nits are difficult to move from hair shafts.
D) Dandruff looks white and flakey.
C
Feedback:
The nurse is correct to use the difference of the nits being securely attached to the hair shaft as a guide to confirmation of lice infestation. Dandruff is fine, white particles of dead, dry scalp cells that can be easily picked from the hair.
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