A mother reports that her child has been scratching the anal area and complaining of itching. What does the nurse suspect based on this information?
a. Pinworms
b. Giardiasis
c. Ringworm
d. Roundworm
ANS: A
With pinworms, the nurse or parent may notice that the child scratches the anal area and complains of itchiness. The other choices do not cause this reaction.
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