A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

This is because varicella, or chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicellazoster virus (VZV), which can spread through the air or by direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. A negative air pressure room prevents the air from the room from circulating to other areas of the hospital, reducing the risk of transmission to other patients and staff.

Choice A is wrong because aspirin should not be given to children with chickenpox, as it can cause a serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which affects the brain and liver. Instead, acetaminophen can be used to reduce fever.

Choice B is wrong because droplet precautions are not enough to prevent the spread of chickenpox. Droplet precautions involve wearing a mask and gloves when in close contact with the patient, but they do not prevent the virus from traveling through the air. Airborne precautions, which include a negative air pressure room and wearing a respirator, are needed for chickenpox.

Choice D is wrong because Koplik spots are not a sign of chickenpox, but of measles, another viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox causes an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters that crust over.

The correct answer is choice A. “I can give you information about respite care if you are interested.” Respite care is a service that provides short-term inpatient care for terminally-ill patients at a professional care facility, such as a hospital, hospice inpatient care facility, or nursing home. It is meant to relieve caregiver stress and offer them rest and time away from caregiving duties. Respite care is covered by Medicare for up to five consecutive days and no more than one respite period in a single billing period.

The nurse should offer this option to the son who is experiencing sleep deprivation due to caring for his mother.

Choice B is wrong because it suggests that the son should rely on medication to cope with his situation, which may not be appropriate or effective.

Sleeping pills may have side effects or interactions with other drugs, and they do not address the underlying cause of the son’s stress and fatigue.

Choice C is wrong because it does not acknowledge the son’s need for support or assistance.

It may sound like an empty compliment or a dismissal of the son’s concerns.

The nurse should express empathy and compassion, but also provide information and resources that can help the son.

Choice D is wrong because it does not offer any solution or guidance to the son.

It may also sound like a cliché or a generalization that does not reflect the son’s unique experience.

The nurse should avoid making assumptions or judgments about the son’s feelings or situation, and instead focus on his needs and preferences.