The nurse is teaching strategies to prevent insect bites and stings to the parents of a small child. Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

Question

1. "If my child wears bright colors and floral prints when outdoors, she will blend in with the surroundings, and the stinging insects will not sting her."
2. "We should remove any items with standing water from our yard and surrounding area to prevent mosquito reproduction."
3. "My child can use insect repellent containing DEET of 10% or less."
4. "My child should avoid heavy colognes, perfumes, and soaps so that insects are not attracted to them."

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Bright-colored clothing and floral prints attract the insects. White and light-colored clothing should be worn. This statement requires clarification.
Rationale 2: Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Rid yards of all bird baths, stagnant pools, and any standing water that mosquitoes could use for breeding. No clarification is needed.
Rationale 3: DEET is an appropriate insect repellent and can be used in children. A concentration of 10% or less is recommended due to neurotoxic effects at greater concentrations. No clarification is needed.
Rationale 4: Heavy colognes, perfumes, soaps, and detergents resemble flowers and plants and will attract the stinging insects. This statement is correct.
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