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A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has varicella about the management of the disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Keep the child away from others until the skin is clear of scabs.
This is the correct instruction. Varicella (chickenpox) is highly contagious. The child should be kept away from others until all lesions are crusted over and no new lesions have formed for at least 24 hours. This typically indicates that the child is no longer contagious.
B. Apply calamine lotion to vesicles on the child's skin.
Applying calamine lotion can help alleviate itching and discomfort associated with the vesicles. This is a supportive measure but does not address the contagious nature of the disease.
C. Dress the child in warm clothing to promote healing of vesicles.
Dressing the child in warm clothing is not specific to the management of varicella. It is important to keep the child comfortable, but this instruction does not address the contagious period.
D. Avoid giving the child a bath while vesicles are present.
It is generally safe to give the child a bath during varicella. Warm baths with mild soap can help soothe itching. However, the child should be dried gently to avoid breaking open any vesicles.
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Full Explanation
A. This is the correct instruction. Varicella (chickenpox) is highly contagious. The child should be kept away from others until all lesions are crusted over and no new lesions have formed for at least 24 hours. This typically indicates that the child is no longer contagious.
B. Applying calamine lotion can help alleviate itching and discomfort associated with the vesicles. This is a supportive measure but does not address the contagious nature of the disease.
C. Dressing the child in warm clothing is not specific to the management of varicella. It is important to keep the child comfortable, but this instruction does not address the
contagious period.
D. It is generally safe to give the child a bath during varicella. Warm baths with mild soap can help soothe itching. However, the child should be dried gently to avoid breaking open any vesicles.
Similar Questions
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
A. Oliguria
Oliguria (decreased urine output) is not typically associated with hypokalemia. It can be a symptom of other electrolyte imbalances or kidney dysfunction.
B. Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is not a typical finding in a child with hypokalemia. Low potassium levels are more likely to be associated with cardiac dysrhythmias and hypotension.
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
Hyperactive bowel sounds are not directly related to hypokalemia. They can occur in various gastrointestinal conditions, but they are not a specific indicator of potassium levels.
D. Hyporeflexia
This is the correct answer. Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) can lead to decreased neuromuscular excitability, which can result in hyporeflexia (reduced reflexes). This is an important neurological sign associated with low potassium levels.
Full Explanation
A. Oliguria (decreased urine output) is not typically associated with hypokalemia. It can be a symptom of other electrolyte imbalances or kidney dysfunction.
B. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is not a typical finding in a child with hypokalemia. Low potassium levels are more likely to be associated with cardiac dysrhythmias and hypotension.
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds are not directly related to hypokalemia. They can occur in various gastrointestinal conditions, but they are not a specific indicator of potassium
levels.
D. This is the correct answer. Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) can lead to decreased neuromuscular excitability, which can result in hyporeflexia (reduced reflexes). This is an important neurological sign associated with low potassium levels.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Your child's feet should be 3 to 6 inches off the ground when seated on the bicycle."
"Your child's feet should be 3 to 6 inches off the ground when seated on the bicycle." This instruction is not related to safety. Proper seat height is important for comfort and efficiency but does not directly impact safety.
B. "Your child should keep the bicycle at least 3 feet from the curb while riding in the street."
This is the correct instruction. Maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from the curb while riding in the street allows space for maneuvering and helps prevent collisions with obstacles or parked cars.
C. "Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections."
"Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections." This is a good safety practice. Walking the bicycle through intersections reduces the risk of accidents with other vehicles.
D. "Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic."
"Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic." This is incorrect.Children should ride their bicycles in the same direction as traffic. Riding against traffic increases the risk of accidents.
Full Explanation
A. "Your child's feet should be 3 to 6 inches off the ground when seated on the bicycle." This instruction is not related to safety. Proper seat height is important for comfort and efficiency but does not directly impact safety.
B. This is the correct instruction. Maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from the curb while riding in the street allows space for maneuvering and helps prevent collisions with obstacles or parked cars.
C. "Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections." This is a good safety practice. Walking the bicycle through intersections reduces the risk of accidents with other vehicles.
D. "Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic." This is incorrect.
Children should ride their bicycles in the same direction as traffic. Riding against traffic increases the risk of accidents.
A nurse is assessing an infant who has severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypertension
Hypertension is not a typical finding in severe dehydration. In fact, dehydration often leads to decreased blood pressure.
B. Increased urine output
Increased urine output is not a typical finding in severe dehydration. Dehydration leads to decreased urine output as the body tries to conserve fluids.
C. Increased respiratory rate
This is the correct answer. In severe dehydration, the body compensates by increasing the respiratory rate to try to maintain oxygen levels and remove excess carbon dioxide. This is a compensatory mechanism in response to metabolic acidosis, which can occur with dehydration.
D. Capillary refill of 2 seconds
A capillary refill of 2 seconds indicates normal perfusion. In severe dehydration, capillary refill may be prolonged, indicating poor perfusion.
Full Explanation
A. Hypertension is not a typical finding in severe dehydration. In fact, dehydration often leads to decreased blood pressure.
B. Increased urine output is not a typical finding in severe dehydration. Dehydration leads to decreased urine output as the body tries to conserve fluids.
C. This is the correct answer. In severe dehydration, the body compensates by increasing the respiratory rate to try to maintain oxygen levels and remove excess carbon dioxide. This is a compensatory mechanism in response to metabolic acidosis, which can occur with dehydration.
D. A capillary refill of 2 seconds indicates normal perfusion. In severe dehydration, capillary refill may be prolonged, indicating poor perfusion.