[Answered]: Asia is an 8-year-old who is sent to the nurse’s…

Asia is an 8-year-old who is sent to the nurse’s office because she has had a 2-day history of scratching her head so badly that she complains that her “head hurts.” you complete a general examination of Asia’s head and notice that she has red, irritated areas with several scratch marks; a few open sores; and sesame seed– sized, silvery white and yellow nodules (bugs) that are adhered to many of her hair shafts. you determine that Asia has pediculosis capitis. 1. What is pediculosis capitis? 2. What will be your next steps in Asia’s care? 3. What should be included in the educational plans for Asia. and her parents? 4. The parents take Asia home to treat her. Which statement by Asia’s mother would help make Asia the most comfortable during this treatment period? Explain. a. “Here is the shampoo. Be sure to scrub your head for several minutes.” b. “We can pretend you’re at the beauty parlor! Lean back while I wash your hair.” c. “I sure hope this works. I never thought this would happen!” d. “It might be best to go ahead and cut your hair. It will grow back quickly.” 5. Why would head lice occur in school-aged children? 6. What possible complications can occur as a result of failing to treat head lice? 7. What nursing actions would you take regarding Asia’s classmates? 8. Asia’s mother calls you to ask what complications may occur with the head lice infestation. Which answer is correct? a. “Head lice may transmit certain viral illnesses.” b. “Head lice are not known to transmit disease.” c. “Head lice are common carriers of impetigo.” d. “It is common to have a ringworm infection after a case of head lice.” Case Study Progress Ten days later, Asia’s mother calls you and states, “I think she has lice again! We worked so hard to get rid of them and clean everything. Is there something else we can use to treat her? What do we do now?” 9. What would you tell Asia’s mother at this time?