The nurse asked to identify the most likely infestation site of helminths would be correct in identifying the:
1. lungs.
2. intestine.
3. eyes.
4. feet.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Helminths typically do not infest the lungs.
Rationale 2: The most likely site of infection of helminths is the intestine.
Rationale 3: The eyes are not the most likely site of infection of helminths.
Rationale 4: The feet are not the most likely site of infection of helminths.
Global Rationale: Most attach to the intestinal tract, although some form cysts in skeletal muscle or in organs such as the liver. Lungs, eyes, and feet are not the most likely sites of infection of helminths.
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