Asked by Ranjeev Singh on Sep 29, 2024
The nurse is bathing a patient and notices movement in the patient's hair. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Use gloves to inspect the hair.
B) Apply a lindane-based shampoo immediately.
C) Shave the hair off of the patient's head.
D) Ignore the movement and continue.
Lindane-Based Shampoo
A medicated shampoo containing lindane, used to treat lice and scabies by killing the parasites; its use is restricted due to potential side effects.
Gloves
Hand coverings designed to protect the wearer from environmental hazards, keep hands clean, or prevent the spread of germs.
- Understand the importance of hygiene practices and their variation among patients.
- Know the correct methods for handling specific hygiene-related conditions, such as lice or ticks removal, to prevent further health issues.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of hygiene practices and their variation among patients.
- Know the correct methods for handling specific hygiene-related conditions, such as lice or ticks removal, to prevent further health issues.
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