{"id":136100,"date":"2024-09-10T06:25:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136100"},"modified":"2024-09-10T06:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:25:20","slug":"a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-child-who-has-varicella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/10\/a-nurse-is-planning-care-for-a-child-who-has-varicella\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella.<br>Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?<br>A.<br>Initiate airborne precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Provide the child with a warm blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Assess the oral cavity for Koplik spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Administer aspirin for fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. Initiate airborne precautions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by an itchy rash that progresses through several stages, including macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts. Given its mode of transmission and potential complications, proper infection control measures are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Airborne Precautions:<\/strong> Varicella is spread via airborne transmission, meaning the virus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets and dust particles in the air. Because of this, initiating airborne precautions is essential to prevent the spread of the infection. This involves placing the child in a private room with negative pressure relative to the outside environment to ensure that airborne particles do not circulate to other areas. Health care workers should wear N95 respirators or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves from inhaling airborne particles containing the virus. These precautions are crucial for minimizing the risk of transmission to other patients, especially those who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. Provide the child with a warm blanket:<\/strong> While comfort measures are important, providing a warm blanket is not a specific intervention for managing varicella. The priority is controlling the spread of the infection rather than addressing comfort needs alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Assess the oral cavity for Koplik spots:<\/strong> Koplik spots are associated with measles, not varicella. They are small, white spots with a red halo found inside the mouth and are not relevant for varicella care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Administer aspirin for fever:<\/strong> Aspirin should be avoided in children with viral infections due to the risk of Reye&#8217;s syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can affect the liver and brain. For fever management in children with varicella, acetaminophen or ibuprofen is recommended instead of aspirin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, initiating airborne precautions is the correct intervention for managing a child with varicella to prevent the spread of this contagious virus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella.Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?A.Initiate airborne precautions. B.Provide the child with a warm blanket. C.Assess the oral cavity for Koplik spots. D.Administer aspirin for fever. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Initiate airborne precautions. 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