The nurse is teaching a preschool-age child and parents the importance of hand washing after using the toilet. Which rationale for this practice should the nurse include in the teaching session?

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Hand washing is the most effective way to limit the transmission of disease-causing germs and bacteria. It is important to teach children this habit to prevent the spread of illness. While options A, C, and D may be valid reasons for hand washing, they are not the main rationale for the practice.

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