The nurse is educating a group of parents regarding helminths. Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Hookworms
2. Tapeworms
3. Flukes
4. Protozoans
5. Pinworms
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 2: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 3: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 4: Protozoans are not parasitic worms.
Rationale 5: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Global Rationale: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. Protozoans are not parasitic worms.
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