A student complains to the college health nurse that her academic work has been going downhill because of lack of sleep."My 3-year-old probably misses her babysitter since she has started going to the big daycare center.She hasn't been sleeping well and keeps scratching her bottom.Hopefully,she'll adapt to daycare soon." Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the student?

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Enterobiasis (pinworm infection)is the most common helminthic infection in the United States with about 42 million cases a year.This infection is seen most often among children in institutional settings.Pinworms cause itching,especially around the anus,which can result in a lack of sleep for both child and caregiver.The nurse should suspect that the underlying problem is pinworms,not dry skin.These symptoms do not demonstrate a developmental delay or the need for additional one-on-one time.

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