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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
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A child with pediculosis capitis
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A school nurse is assessing a child for pediculosis capitis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Itching and scratching of the head. Pediculosis capitis, also known as head lice infestation, commonly presents with itching and scratching of the head due to the irritation caused by lice bites. Lice are small parasites that feed on blood from the scalp, leading to itching. The other options are incorrect because thick yellow crusted lesions on a red base (
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A) are indicative of impetigo, not head lice. Firmly attached white particles on the hair (
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C) are likely nits (lice eggs) but do not confirm an active infestation. Patchy areas of hair loss (
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D) may be seen in conditions like alopecia areata, not pediculosis capitis.
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