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Lobcity

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on: Jun 28, 2018
An immunocompromised child has been admitted to the hospital with Fifth's disease. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Place the child in contact precautions.
  B.
  Place the child in droplet precautions.
  C.
  Place the child in protective isolation.
  D.
  Place the child on standard precautions.

Question 2

A parent calls a pediatric information line to ask about treating sinus congestion in a child. Which suggestion is not appropriate for the nurse to make to the parent?
 
  A.
  Warm facial compress
  B.
  Cool-mist steamer
  C.
  Sine-Off sinus medication
  D.
  Gentle nasal suctioning


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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Fifth's disease is spread through respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions are appropriate. Of course standard precautions should be used with all patients, but this is not enough in this situation. Contact and protective precautions are not needed for this disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Common comfort measures for sinus or respiratory problems include a cool-mist steamer, decongestants, and gentle nasal suctioning. A warm facial compress would be more helpful. Sine-Off over-the-counter sinus medication contains salicylates, or aspirin compounds, which are not given to children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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