Two days after a child is treated with permethrin [Nix] for head lice, a parent calls the clinic to report seeing nits and a few live lice on the child's scalp. The nurse will tell the parent to:
A) ask the provider about using benzyl alcohol [Ulesfia].
B) cut the areas of the child's hair where nits are present.
C) retreat the child's hair with permethrin [Nix].
D) use a fine-toothed comb to remove nits and live lice.

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A few days after treatment with permethrin, dead lice and remaining live lice, along with nits, should be removed with a fine-toothed comb. It is not necessary to try a different product or to retreat with permethrin until 9 days after treatment. Eradication of head lice does not require shaving or cutting the hair.

Two Days After a Child Is Treated with Permethrin [Nix]