A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice) .Proper treatment for this condition would include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A) Use of medicated shampoo or permethrin
B) Use of products containing lindane
C) Combing the hair with a nit comb for 2 to 3 days after treatment
D) Washing linens in cold water for 30 minutes

Pediculosis Capitis

Infestation of the scalp by head lice, a common condition that causes itching and discomfort.

Medicated Shampoo

A type of shampoo containing therapeutic agents designed to treat scalp and hair conditions or infections.

Permethrin

A synthetic chemical used as an insecticide, acaricide, and insect repellent, often applied to clothing or bedding to kill or deter insects.