Title: Module 8 Case Studies - Worth 10 Points
Course: NUR 1411C Nursing for the Family Part 2 > Section: Module 8

Read the following case study information and reply to the questions below in a Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text (.rtf) file and upload it in this tool. This assignment is worth 10 points. Each case study is worth 5 points (question amounts in parenthesis) for a total of 10.

1. The mother of a six year old reports that child her was infected with head lice. She asks the nurse for the following information:

What is head lice? (1)
How is it spread? (1)
Are there any limitations for returning to school? (1)
What are the treatments? For the child, family or household? (1)
After Care? (1)

2. Tammy is an active two and a half year old who loves to plat outside especially when it is warn. Tammy has had a slight runny nose and has been wiping it with her hand. Mother noticed an open sore on Tammy’s upper lip with a yellow/honey colored crust. The Pediatrician states that Tammy has impetigo. The mother asks the nurse for the following information:

What is impetigo? (1)
How is it spread? (1)
What are the treatments for the child? (1)
Is there any precautions for the family/home? (1)
After Care? (1)