The physician orders lindane (Hexit) for nursing home clients who have contracted head lice. The nurse will contact the physician when one of the clients has which medical diagnosis?

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Lindane (Hexit) is a topical treatment for head lice, but it has been associated with seizures and should not be used in clients with a history of seizures or conditions that may lower the seizure threshold. Therefore, the nurse should contact the physician if a client has a history of seizures before administering lindane to treat head lice.

The Physician Orders Lindane (Hexit) for Nursing Home Clients Who