The instructions the home health nurse would give to a family all of whom are infested with pinworm would include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Scrub the toilet seat daily
b. Wash underwear in cold water and bleach
c. Wash bed linens in hot water
d. Clean the rectal area with alcohol after a bowel movement
e. Handle bed linens carefully to diminish spread of the parasite
A, C, E
Instructions would include daily washing of the toilet seat, washing underwear and bed linens in hot water, and handling bed linens carefully to prevent spread of the parasite and its eggs.
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