A nurse is instructing parents about treatment for and giving ...

[asan beg]

A nurse is instructing parents about treatment for and giving general information about chickenpox. The parents would like to know how to prevent spreading the disease. The nurse would inform the parents that:
 
  a. The child is not contagious after the fever subsides
  b. The child will not spread the disease as long as she doesn't touch anyone
  c. The child will be contagious until all lesions are crusted
  d. The dried scabs may be infectious

Question 2

When planning the care of a child with acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse understands that the child must:
 
  a. Have a restricted activity level
  b. Must be encouraged to move about as much as possible
  c. Have an increase in dietary sodium
  d. Have increased protein in the diet

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Answer to Question 1

C
The child will be contagious until all the lesions have crusted and at least 5 days have elapsed since the rash was seen. Chickenpox can be spread by direct contact and by droplets. The dried scabs are not infectious.

Answer to Question 2

A
Activity should be restricted until the hematuria subsides. A low-sodium diet us usually ordered. Protein does not have to be increased.

[asan beg]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[adf223]

Excellent