A school nurse is examining a third-grade student complaining of a small lump on her head. After parting the hair, it is evident that a tick has embedded into the scalp. Which nursing intervention should the school nurse take?

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The correct intervention for removing an embedded tick is to use tweezers or forceps, grasping the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible and pulling upward with steady, even pressure. This method helps ensure the tick is removed whole, reducing the risk of leaving parts of the tick embedded and minimizing the chance of transmitting diseases.

A School Nurse Is Examining a Third-Grade Student Complaining of a Small