The nurse is providing education to the parent of a child who has received the polio immunization. The parent has asked how polio is transmitted. Which of the following responses made by the nurse would be accurate? Select all that apply
a. fecal-oral route c. through a bite from an infected tick
b. respiratory d. discharge from eyes and skin lesions
A, B
Feedback
Correct The transmission of polio is associated with the fecal-oral route.
The transmission of polio is associated with the respiratory route.
Incorrect Polio transmission is not associated with tick bites.
Polio transmission is not associated with discharge from eyes or skin lesions.
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