A home health nurse visits a family being treated for pediculosis capitis. Which statement indicates A NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING?

A. "My children do not share hairbrushes or combs.": Avoiding sharing of personal items like combs, brushes, hats, and hair accessories helps prevent the spread of lice. This reflects correct understanding of preventive measures and does not require further teaching. B. "I've washed all the linens in soap and hot water and dried them in a dryer.": Proper laundering of bedding, clothing, and towels in hot water followed by drying on high heat helps kill lice and nits. This demonstrates appropriate infection control and reinforces correct home management practices. C. "The nits will fall off on their own after treatment.": Nits (lice eggs) are firmly attached to hair shafts with a glue-like substance and do not fall off naturally. Effective treatment requires careful removal by combing with a fine-toothed lice comb or repeated application of pediculicide according to instructions. Believing they will fall off on their own indicates a misconception that requires further teaching. D. "All family members in the house should be inspected.": Inspecting all household members ensures early identification and treatment of lice infestations, preventing reinfestation. This reflects correct understanding of necessary precautions and does not require further education.