A nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. In which of the following positions should the child be placed for the procedure?

A. This is the correct instruction. Varicella (chickenpox) is highly contagious. The child should be kept away from others until all lesions are crusted over and no new lesions have formed for at least 24 hours. This typically indicates that the child is no longer contagious.

B. Applying calamine lotion can help alleviate itching and discomfort associated with the vesicles. This is a supportive measure but does not address the contagious nature of the disease.

C. Dressing the child in warm clothing is not specific to the management of varicella. It is important to keep the child comfortable, but this instruction does not address the
contagious period.

D. It is generally safe to give the child a bath during varicella. Warm baths with mild soap can help soothe itching. However, the child should be dried gently to avoid breaking open any vesicles.

A. A toddler's repeated refusal to let a nurse perform a routine medical assessment may indicate fear or discomfort around adults, which could be a potential indicator of child abuse or neglect.

B. A mother's hesitation to comfort her 6-month-old infant may be due to various reasons, such as cultural differences, lack of confidence, or personal preferences. It is not necessarily indicative of child abuse.

C. Bruises on a toddler's knees are a common finding in active children who are learning to walk and explore their environment. While bruises should always be assessed, they are not automatically indicative of child abuse.

D. An 8-month-old infant crying when a parent leaves the room is a normal separation anxiety response for an infant of this age and is not indicative of child abuse. This behavior is part of normal infant development.