Which of the following would the nurse emphasize when teaching the client and family about measures to prevent reinfection and the transmission of a parasitic infection to others? Select all that apply
A) Wash hands thoroughly before preparing or eating food.
B) Disinfect toilets daily.
C) Bathe daily.
D) Disinfect the bathtub or shower stall immediately after bathing.
E) Avoid putting fingers in the mouth or biting fingernails.
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Important measures to include in the teaching plan to prevent reinfection and the transmission of a parasitic infection to others include the following: washing hands thoroughly before preparing or eating food, disinfecting toilets daily, bathing daily (showering is best), disinfecting the bathtub or shower stall immediately after bathing, and avoiding putting fingers in the mouth or biting fingernails.
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