A public health nurse visits with the parents of a child who has body lice. It is most important that the nurse tell the parents that:
a. body lice are transmitted by direct person-to-person contact.
b. treatment of skin surfaces will eradicate the infestation.
c. all clothing and bedding must be disinfected.
d. lice burrow into the body, and vigorous scrubbing is required to remove them.
ANS: C
The nurse should tell the parents that all clothing and bedding must be disinfected. In addition to person-to-person transmission, body lice can be acquired from clothing, furniture, bedding, rugs, and other items. Treatment of skin surfaces does not eradicate the infestation, because body lice reside mainly on clothing. Vigorous scrubbing is not required and may damage the skin.
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