A Client Has Contracted Pediculosis Capitis

question 35

Multiple Choice

A client has contracted pediculosis capitis.Which of these aspects would the nurse include in client teaching?

• A)Apply an antibiotic ointment to the affected area twice a day.
• B)Comb the nits out of the scalp,and discard them in the trash.
• C)Discard any clothing worn since the infection developed.
• D)Shampoo the hair with Kwell now,and repeat in 10 days.

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Definitions:

Infertility

The failure to establish a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Also referred to as impaired fecundity.

Arthritis

A group of painful and degenerative conditions marked by inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness and pain.

Sexual Activity

Engaging in behaviors involving sexual gratification or sexual pleasure between individuals.

Arthritic Attack

A sudden or severe episode of joint pain and inflammation typically associated with arthritis, affecting one or more joints.