The nurse is giving a mother instructions on how to collect a stool specimen from her child for threadworm testing. The advice includes:

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The best time to collect a stool specimen for threadworm testing is first thing in the morning before a bowel movement, as this is when the worms are most active and visible in the feces. The area should be cleaned before collection to avoid contamination. Collecting the specimen anytime may not yield accurate results.

The Nurse Is Giving a Mother Instructions on How to Collect