Note: Each category must have at least 1 response option selected. PARTIALLY CORRECT When generating solutions for a child who has a respiratory illness accompanied by a rash, the nurse should consider how communicable diseases are spread when implementing precautions. A child who has a suspected or confirmed communicable disease that may spread via respiratory secretions should wear a surgical mask whenever they are outside of their hospital room. Respiratory illnesses do not always require added personal protective equipment of a gown and gloves. However, for a child who has varicella with wound drainage, the nurse should implement contact precautions until all lesions have crusted over. A rash associated with rubeola does not typically erupt or drain. A child who has influenza should be placed in a private room if available. However, if they need to cohabit a health care space, they should be separated from other clients by at least 3 feet, and privacy curtains (if available) should be drawn to help minimize the risk of spread. Health care workers should wear surgical masks when caring for a child who has suspected or confirmed influenza. Both rubeola and varicella are spread by airborne particles that can travel a long distance. Airborne precautions should be used for a child who has suspected or confirmed rubeola or varicella, including the use of a private, negative airflow room (if available). An N95 or other approved respirator masks for health care workers are indicated. CONTINU 4:51 PM 3/1/2025
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