A nurse is assessing a client after administering epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?

A: Incorrect. Aspirin can trigger asthma attacks in some children and should be avoided.

B: Incorrect. The peak expiratory flow meter should be used daily, not just when the child has symptoms, and the highest reading should be recorded, not the average.

C: Incorrect. Carpet can harbor dust mites, mold, and other allergens that can worsen asthma. It is better to have hardwood or tile floors and washable rugs.

D: Correct. Influenza immunization can prevent serious complications from respiratory infections in children with asthma.

Initiate transmission-based precautions.

Rationale:

1. B- Encouraging oral fluids is an important intervention for a child who has a fever, as it helps prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. However, it is not the priority intervention, as it does not address the risk of infection transmission to other clients or staff.
2. A - Applying topical calamine lotion may help soothe the itching and discomfort caused by the vesicles, but it is not the priority intervention, as it does not prevent infection transmission or treat the underlying cause of the fever.
3. C - Administering acetaminophen as an antipyretic may help reduce the fever and provide symptomatic relief for the child, but it is not the priority intervention, as it does not prevent infection transmission or treat the underlying cause of the fever.
4. D - Initiating transmission-based precautions is the priority intervention, as it protects other clients and staff from exposure to the infectious agent that causes the vesicles and fever. The nurse should wear gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection when caring for the child, and place them in a private room or cohort them with other clients who have similar symptoms.