A nurse is preparing to administer 2 medications via client's NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A) Beefy, red tongue: The beefy, red tongue is typically associated with scarlet fever, a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. This condition can lead to a red, "strawberry" tongue, often accompanied by a rash. While measles can involve a variety of symptoms, including a red rash, conjunctivitis, and cough, the beefy red tongue is not characteristic of measles. In measles, the more notable symptoms are a high fever, cough, runny nose, and the development of Koplik spots inside the mouth.

B) Paroxysmal cough: Paroxysmal cough, which is a sudden, severe, and uncontrollable cough often followed by a "whooping" sound, is more characteristic of pertussis (whooping cough). While a cough is indeed present with measles, it is generally not paroxysmal. In measles, the cough is more persistent and associated with other typical symptoms such as fever and a characteristic rash. The coughing in measles may also be dry and harsh but does not tend to occur in violent, paroxysmal episodes like those seen in pertussis.

C) Peeling of the hands and feet: Peeling of the skin, particularly of the hands and feet, is more commonly observed in conditions such as scarlet fever, Kawasaki disease, or after a viral infection like hand-foot-and-mouth disease. It is not a classic finding of measles. In measles, the skin rash usually starts as maculopapular spots on the face and spreads down the body. While some skin sloughing can occur after the rash resolves, especially in severe cases, it is not the characteristic sign of measles, and it is not typically seen on the hands and feet.

D) Fever: Fever is one of the earliest and most prominent symptoms of measles. It typically appears about 2-4 days before the characteristic measles rash. The fever in measles can be quite high, often exceeding 104°F (40°C), and is associated with other symptoms such as cough, conjunctivitis, and photophobia. The fever usually persists for several days, and it is one of the critical signs that lead to the diagnosis of measles, particularly when combined with the characteristic rash and other respiratory symptoms.

A) I participate in physical activities 3 times per week: Engaging in physical activity is a positive behavior and is not considered high-risk. Regular physical activity is important for maintaining overall health and preventing obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues.

B) I use sunscreen with an SPF of 10: While using sunscreen is a protective behavior, an SPF of 10 is lower than the recommended SPF of at least 30 for effective protection against harmful UV radiation. This is not the most significant high-risk behavior compared to others, but it still indicates some risk of sun damage.

C) I limit playing video games to 3 hours per day: Limiting screen time to 3 hours per day can be considered a balanced approach to video gaming. While excessive screen time can be problematic, 3 hours per day is not necessarily a high-risk behavior for an adolescent, as long as it doesn't interfere with other important aspects of life, like physical activity, sleep, and socialization.

D) I have had sexual relations, but did not get the HPV vaccine: Engaging in sexual activity without receiving the HPV vaccine is a high-risk behavior. The HPV vaccine helps prevent certain strains of the human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer and other cancers. Lack of vaccination increases the risk of contracting HPV and developing related complications.