A preschooler is diagnosed with helminthes. The child's mother is very upset and wants to know how her child could have contracted this illness. After obtaining a detailed history, the nurse identifies all possible transmission modes
Select all modes that apply. a. Playing in the backyard sandbox
b. Not washing hands before eating
c. Placing hands in the mouth and nail biting
d. Skin-to-skin contact with other children
e. Scratches from a neighborhood cat
A, B, C
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Correct Common helminthes include roundworm, pinworm, tapeworm, and
hookworm. Children are frequently infected as the result of frequent
hand-mouth activity (unwashed hands, nail biting, not washing hands after
using the toilet) and the likelihood of fecal contamination from sandboxes
(especially if dogs and cats deposit fecal material in them). Other causes
include not adequately washing fruits and vegetables before eating them
and drinking contaminated water.
Incorrect Skin-to-skin contact with other children and scratches from a cat are not
transmission modes for helminthes.
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