The nurse is working in an outpatient clinic in the community. Late in the afternoon, three clients come in with suspected pediculosis. Which assessment will the nurse perform?

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Pediculosis refers to a lice infestation, which primarily affects the head (scalp), body, or pubic area, depending on the type of lice. An integumentary assessment for head lice is the appropriate action for suspected pediculosis.

The Nurse Is Working in an Outpatient Clinic in the Community