An RN at an elementary school notices a second grade female scratching and pulling at her pants. The student complains that her buttocks itch. Upon further assessment, the patient reports that the itching worsened in the morning hours. Since another child in the student's class was recently diagnosed with Enterobius vermicularis, or pinworm infection, the RN. contacts the girl's mother and recommends follow up with her pediatrician.
-The RN explains the pinworm life cycle to the student's mother.Which of the following statements by the mother demonstrates a need for further education and reinforcement of the nurse's teaching?

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Pinworm is not transmitted through droplets in the air, but rather through the ingestion of pinworm eggs (usually from contaminated hands or objects). The other statements demonstrate an understanding of the nurse's teaching and are accurate ways to prevent reinfection or spread of the infection.

An RN at an Elementary School Notices a Second Grade