A client is admitted to the health care facility with a diagnosis of pediculosis capitis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in the client?

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Pediculosis capitis, also known as head lice, is caused by the parasitic insect Pediculus humanus capitis. The primary symptom is intense itching and inflammation related to bites along the hairline. Diffuse scaling of the epidermis, itching and flaking of whitish scales, and premature loss of hair are not typical findings associated with head lice.

A Client Is Admitted to the Health Care Facility with a Diagnosis