A child is being treated for pinworms, and the parent asks the nurse how to prevent spreading this to other family members. What will the nurse tell the parent?
a. "Give your child baths every day."
b. "Obtain a daily stool specimen from your child."
c. "Wash your child's clothing in hot water."
d. "Your child should wash hands well after using the toilet."
ANS: D
To prevent the spread of pinworms, good hand washing after toileting is recommended. Patients should take showers, not baths. It is not necessary to get regular stool specimens or to wash clothing in hot water.
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