A Young Child Is Being Treated for Giardiasis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A young child is being treated for giardiasis. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the child's parent?

• A)The parasite is difficult to transmit, so no special precautions are indicated
• B)The children can swim in a pool if wearing diapers
• C)Diapers must be changed as soon as soiled and disposed of in a closed receptacle.
• D)Cloth diapers should be rinsed in the toilet before washing.

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Definitions:

Heterosis

The phenomenon by which the offspring of two genetically distinct individuals exhibit qualities superior to the parents, commonly referred to as hybrid vigor.

Outbreeding

The practice of mating organisms from different populations or genetic backgrounds to increase genetic diversity and vigor.

Flynn Effect

The observed substantial and long-term increase in both fluid and crystallized intelligence test scores that have been measured in various parts of the world over the 20th century.

Flynn Effect

The observed rise over time in standardized intelligence test scores, attributed to various factors such as improved education and nutrition.