CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

A child possibly has pinworm infestation because he reported that he first felt:
  1. scaly skin patches
  2. loose bowel movement
  3. anal itching
  4. maculopapular rash
Explanation
Answer: C - With enterobiasis, the adult worm lays her eggs around the anal opening, producing an irritation and thus an itch.
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