Author Question: The mother of a client with head lice has completed the applications of topical medication. What is ... (Read 113 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The mother of a client with head lice has completed the applications of topical medication. What is the best instruction by the nurse at this time?

1. Keep your child's hair short so it will be easier to treat next time.
2. You are fine now; just watch your child for a re-infection.
3. Check the heads of your child's friends before allowing them to play together.
4. Remove all nits from the hair shaft with a nit comb or a fine-tooth comb.

Question 2

A client has psoriasis. Prior to beginning education, the nurse assesses the client. Which statement indicates the client has a correct knowledge base about his illness?

1. I wish there were some way besides medications to treat my psoriasis.
2. Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis.
3. Systemic medications are the only medications that are effective.
4. No medications are effective for treating my disorder.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: There is no need to cut the child's hair, just remove the nits from the child's hair shaft.
Rationale 2: The treatment is not complete until the nits are removed from the hair shaft; the mother is not finished.
Rationale 3: The mother does not need to check the friends' hair.
Rationale 4: After the shampoo treatment, the mother should remove all nits from the hair shaft with a nit comb or a fine-tooth comb.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: . Ultraviolet light is also effective as an alternative to medication.
Rationale 2: There are some medications that are effective in treating psoriasis.
Rationale 3: Topical medications are also effective for treating psoriasis.
Rationale 4: At this time, treatment can help lessen the discomfort of psoriasis.