Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lice with the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Encourage your child to avoid sharing hats with other children.' Lice are primarily transmitted through direct head-to-head contact, not by sharing hats or other items. 'Lice can jump from one child to another.' Lice cannot jump; they crawl from one person to another during direct contact. 'Lice do not survive away from the host.' Lice can survive away from a host for a limited period (usually less than a day) but not for extended periods. 'Washing your child's hair daily will prevent lice.' While good hygiene is important, washing hair daily does not necessarily prevent lice infestations.