The mother of a 5-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has noticed her daughter "scratching at her bottom a lot the last few days." During the assessment, the nurse finds redness and raised skin in the anal area. What does this finding likely indicate?

A) Pinworms
B) Chickenpox
C) Constipation
D) Bacterial infection

Pinworms

Intestinal parasites that can cause anal itching, especially common in children, resulting from eggs ingested from contaminated surfaces or hands.

Bacterial Infection

An invasion and multiplication of harmful bacteria within the body, which can cause illness and trigger an immune response.

Chickenpox

A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin, primarily affecting children.