The school reviewed the pediculosis capitis (head lice) policy and removed the "no nit" requirement. The nurse explains that now, when a child is found to have nits, the parents must do which before the child can return to school?

The school reviewed the pediculosis capitis (head lice) policy and removed the "no nit" requirement. The nurse explains that now, when a child is found to have nits, the parents must do which before the child can return to school?



a. No treatment is necessary with the policy change.
b. Shampoo and then trim the child's hair to prevent reinfestation.
c. The child can remain in school with treatment done at home.
d. Treat the child with a shampoo to treat lice and comb with a fine-tooth comb every day until nits are eliminated.


Answer: C


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