The nurse is caring for a client with a parasitic gastrointestinal infection. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will have my housekeeper keep my toi-let very clean."
b. "I need to shower or bathe every day."
c. "I need to have my well water tested."
d. "My sexual partner needs to have a stool test."
A
Parasitic infections can be transmitted to other people. The client himself or herself should keep the toilet area clean instead of possibly exposing another person to the disease. The other state-ments are accurate.
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