The client is being treated for pinworms with mebendazole (Vermox). The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "I need high-fiber foods to help with passage of the worms."
2. "I should chew this tablet."
3. "I must avoid aspirin while I am on this medication."
4. "I need to have three negative stool cultures before I am cured."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Diet will not impact the passage of worms.
Rationale 2: The drug is most effective when chewed.
Rationale 3: There is no interaction between mebendazole (Vermox) and aspirin.
Rationale 4: Stool cultures are not necessary.
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