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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lindane is a medication that can cause seizures as a rare but serious adverse effect. Therefore, it is important to inform the physician if a client has a history of seizures or epilepsy before administering this medication. The other medical diagnoses mentioned are not directly related to the use of lindane for treating head lice.

The Physician Orders Lindane (Kwell)for Nursing Home Clients Who Have