The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has head lice (pediculosis capitis). Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Treatment is use of regular shampoo.
b. Products containing lindane are most effective.
c. Head lice may spread to furniture and other people.
d. Manual removal is not a realistic option as treatment.
ANS: C
Head lice are difficult to remove and spread to furniture and other people if not treated. Caution against use of products containing lindane because the ingredient is toxic and is known to cause adverse reactions. Treatments use medicated shampoo for eliminating lice. Manual removal is the best option when treatment has failed.
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