The nurse should provide which information to parents about the prevention of parasitic infections? Select all that apply
a. Perform good handwashing.
b. Diaper a child when swimming.
c. Avoid cleaning the bathroom facilities with bleach.
d. Shoes should be worn outside.
e. Fruits and vegetables should be washed before eating.
A, D, E
Children are more commonly infected with parasites than adults, primarily as a result of frequent hand-to-mouth activity and the likelihood of fecal contamination. Good handwashing can prevent the transmission. Shoes should be worn when outside to prevent transmission and fruits and vegetables should be washed before eating. The child should not swim in a pool that allows diapered children. The bathroom facilities should be cleaned with bleach to decrease the chance of transmission.
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What will be an ideal response?