The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child diagnosed with ringworm. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?

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Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a fungal infection on the superficial keratin layers of the skin, hair, and/or nails. Ringworm is a misleading name as the condition is not caused by a worm infestation. However, it is highly contagious and spreads via contact. Management includes teaching appropriate hygiene (eg, washing hands after touching infected areas), limited contact with personal items (eg, hair brush), and treatment with the prescribed shampoos as well as topical and/or oral medications (eg, terbinafine [Lamisil], miconazole). (Option A) Antifungal cream (terbinafine [Lamisil]) is the preferred treatment and is applied to infected areas twice a day. It may take 1-4 weeks to complete treatment depending on infection severity. (Option B) Ringworm is spread via contact with shared surfaces (eg, bathroom floors, gymnasium mats, car seats), personal items, or pets. Important preventive measures include cleaning surfaces frequently, not sharing personal items, and practicing hand hygiene. (Option D) This is not a dangerous condition; however, the client will be uncomfortable due to itching. Efforts should be made to discourage scratching as this facilitates spread of infection. Educational objective: Ringworm is a fungal infection that spreads via contact with infected skin, shared surfaces, and personal items (eg, hair brushes). It is treated with antifungal shampoos, creams, and oral medications. Infection spread can be limited by practicing frequent hand hygiene, cleaning shared surfaces, and refraining from sharing personal items.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching to the Parent of a Child