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ATI Nurs 307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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A 6-year-old child diagnosed with varicella (chickenpox).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to the child's parents to prevent complications and promote comfort?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The correct measures to prevent complications and promote comfort in a child with lesions are to encourage frequent baths with cool water (
B) to soothe the itchy skin and to keep the child's fingernails short (
D) to prevent scratching and minimize the risk of skin infection. Taking frequent baths with cool water can help reduce itching and inflammation associated with the lesions. Keeping the child's fingernails short is important to prevent them from breaking the skin while scratching, which could lead to infection. Applying warm compresses (
A) may actually worsen itching and inflammation. Administering over-the-counter antiviral medication (
C) is not typically recommended for lesion-related itching.
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