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After assessing the health care needs of an elementary school, the nurse determines that an increased prevalence of pediculosis capitis is a priority problem. The nurse develops a 2-month program with the goal to eradicate the condition in the school. The program includes educational pamphlets sent home to parents and regular assessment of children by the school nurse. What action should the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the program?

  • A. evaluate the teachers' ability to identify pediculosis capitis 2 months after initiation of the program
  • B. conduct an initial examination of each child in the school to obtain baseline data
  • C. survey parents 3 weeks after pamphlets are sent home to assess their understanding of the condition
  • D. measure the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among the children after four months
Correct Answer: D

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