A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a group of clients who have communicable diseases.
Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the state health department?

Choice A rationale:

Avoiding the use of draw sheets for repositioning is not a direct intervention for managing urinary incontinence. Draw sheets are typically used for repositioning and preventing pressure injuries. Managing urinary incontinence involves strategies such as toileting schedules, absorbent products, and perineal care.

Choice B rationale:

Limiting periods of sitting in a chair to 4 hours is a general guideline for preventing pressure ulcers in individuals with limited mobility, but it is not specific to managing urinary incontinence. Clients with urinary incontinence may need to sit in chairs for extended periods, and it is essential to address incontinence management separately.

Choice C rationale:

Using a no-rinse perineal cleanser after incontinence is an appropriate intervention for maintaining skin hygiene and preventing irritation in individuals with urinary incontinence. No-rinse cleansers are designed to clean the perineal area without the need for rinsing, making them convenient for incontinence care. Choice D

The correct answer is Choice B: Administer the medication to the toddler each evening.

Choice B rationale: Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for the long-term management of asthma, especially in preventing nighttime symptoms. It is typically prescribed to be administered once daily in the evening to provide optimal therapeutic benefits. By instructing the parents to give the medication each evening, the nurse promotes adherence to the prescribed dosing schedule and helps maximize the medication's effectiveness in controlling the toddler's asthma symptoms.

Choice A rationale: While some medications can be mixed with juice or other liquids to make them more palatable for children, montelukast should not be dissolved in a drink. Instead, it can be mixed with a spoonful of cold, soft food, such as applesauce or ice cream, if necessary, to facilitate administration. Mixing with juice could potentially alter the medication's efficacy or create an unpleasant taste.

Choice C rationale: Montelukast is not indicated for use as a quick-relief medication prior to physical activity. It is a maintenance medication intended for long-term asthma control rather than immediate relief of acute symptoms. Providing an additional dose of montelukast before physical activity would not serve the intended purpose and could increase the risk of side effects.

Choice D rationale: Montelukast is not meant to be used as a rescue medication for acute asthma attacks. It is a long-term control medication that helps prevent asthma attacks and improve overall symptom management. For acute asthma attacks, the toddler would require a fast-acting beta-agonist or other appropriate rescue medication prescribed by their healthcare provider. Administering montelukast during an acute asthma attack would not provide the rapid relief needed to alleviate symptoms and could potentially delay appropriate treatment.