A Public Health Nurse Is Checking for Head Lice as Part

question 13

Multiple Choice

A public health nurse is checking for head lice as part of a school screening process.Before checking the head of 10-year-old child who is Vietnamese-Canadian,what should the nurse do first?

• A)Ask for the child's permission
• B)Have the child read a pamphlet about head lice
• C)Put on gloves and proceed with the check
• D)Ensure the child is last in line

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