The client calls the clinic and is frantic that her two children have been sent home from school with head lice. She has treated their scalps, but does not know what else to do. What will be the best teaching by the nurse?

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The best teaching by the nurse is to wash the bed linen and clothing that have come into contact with the children. This will help prevent the spread of head lice to other family members and decrease the likelihood of re-infestation. Isolating the children for three days or not letting them return to school until it is fumigated are not necessary measures. Continuing to apply the medication to their scalps as directed is important, but not the best choice in this situation.

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