The nurse is bathing a patient and notices movement in the patient's hair.The nurse should

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In community health and home care settings,it is particularly important to inspect the hair for lice so appropriate hygienic treatment can be provided.Suspicions cannot be ignored.If pediculosis capitis (head lice)is suspected,the nurse must protect himself/herself against self-infestations by handwashing and by using gloves or tongue blades to inspect the patient's hair.Shaving hair off affected areas is the treatment for pediculosis pubis (crab lice)and is rarely used for head lice.

The Nurse Is Bathing a Patient and Notices Movement in the Patient's