A nurse is educating a group of new parents about tetanus prevention. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding immunization against tetanus?

Choice A rationale:

Taking aspirin is not recommended for individuals with chickenpox, especially children, as it has been associated with an increased risk of Reye syndrome, a severe and potentially fatal condition affecting the brain and liver.

Choice B rationale:

Applying topical antibiotics is not a suitable recommendation for relieving pruritus (itching) associated with chickenpox. Topical antibiotics are used to treat bacterial skin infections, not pruritus.

Choice C rationale:

Using antihistamines is the most appropriate recommendation for relieving pruritus in chickenpox. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine, a chemical released during an allergic reaction or infection, and can help reduce itching.

Choice D rationale:

Increasing physical activity is not advised for a client with chickenpox, as this could lead to the spread of the virus to others and may worsen the symptoms and pruritus.

Choice A rationale:

Postherpetic neuralgia is a potential complication of shingles. It occurs when nerve pain persists even after the rash has healed and can be a long-term and debilitating condition.

Choice B rationale:

Cranial nerve palsies can be a complication of shingles when the herpes zoster virus affects the cranial nerves, leading to neurological symptoms and complications.

Choice C rationale:

Bacterial superinfection is not a common complication of shingles. Shingles is caused by a viral infection, and while bacterial superinfection can occur if there is a secondary bacterial infection of the skin lesions, it is not a primary concern.

Choice D rationale:

Reye syndrome is not associated with shingles or its treatment. Reye syndrome is a rare but serious condition that primarily affects children recovering from viral infections, particularly those who have taken aspirin.

Choice E rationale:

Eye involvement is a potential complication of shingles, particularly if the herpes zoster virus affects the ophthalmic nerve, leading to eye pain, redness, and sometimes vision problems. Immediate medical attention is required in such cases to prevent complications that could lead to vision loss.