A Child Is Being Treated for Pinworms,and the Parent Asks

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child is being treated for pinworms,and the parent asks the nurse how to prevent spreading this to other family members.What will the nurse tell the parent?

• A) "Give your child baths every day."
• B) "Obtain a daily stool specimen from your child."
• C) "Wash your child's clothing in hot water."
• D) "Your child should wash hands well after using the toilet."

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Definitions:

Identity Status

James Marcia's concept categorizing four stages of ego identity development based on exploration and commitment decisions.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of activity, often used in contexts involving decision-making or legal agreements.

Foreclosure

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Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development in which individuals make moral decisions based on universal ethical principles and the consideration of the greater good.