A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pediculus capitis with the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?

A. "Lice can jump from one child to another." Lice do not jump or fly; they crawl from one person to another through direct contact or by sharing personal items like hats, combs, or bedding. This statement is incorrect. B. "Washing your child's hair daily will prevent lice." Regular hair washing does not prevent lice infestations. Lice infest clean and dirty hair alike, and prevention involves avoiding direct head-to-head contact and sharing personal items. C. "Lice do not survive away from the host." While lice need a human host to survive, they can live for up to 1-2 days away from the host on objects like bedding, hats, or brushes. This statement is not completely accurate. D. "Encourage your child to avoid sharing hats with other children." This is correct advice to prevent the spread of lice. Sharing hats or other personal items can facilitate the transmission of lice from one child to another.