A Client Has Lice Infestation of the Eyelids

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client has lice infestation of the eyelids. What instruction should the nurse provide?

• A) "Dilute the permethrin lotion with water before applying it to your eyelids."
• B) "These lice should be pulled off manually."
• C) "Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to your eyelashes once a day for a week."
• D) "The systemic effect of the lotion you are using on your hair will kill these lice, so no specific treatment is necessary."

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Definitions:

Permissive

A parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness.

Authoritarian

A governing or parental style characterized by strict obedience to authority, at the expense of personal freedom.

Reactive Aggression

Aggressive behavior that is displayed in response to a perceived threat or provocation, often impulsive and without premeditation.

Bullying

Aggressive, unwanted behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.