A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has genital herpes.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

The correct answer is: B. Secure the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen.

Choice A rationale: Instructing the client to hold the drainage bag at waist height when ambulating is incorrect because the drainage bag should always be kept below the level of the bladder to prevent urine reflux, which can lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Choice B rationale: Securing the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen is correct as it helps to prevent accidental pulling or tugging on the catheter, maintaining its position and reducing the risk of dislodgement.

Choice C rationale: Collecting a sterile specimen from the urinary drainage bag is incorrect. Specimens should be collected from the sampling port, not directly from the drainage bag, to ensure sterility.

Choice D rationale: Coiling the tubing on the bed above the collection bag is incorrect as it can cause urine to flow back into the bladder, increasing the risk of infection.

Choice A rationale:

Children who have erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) require short-term antibiotic therapy. Erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, is caused by a virus and does not require antibiotic therapy. It is a self-limiting illness that does not respond to antibiotics.

Choice B rationale:

Administration of childhood immunizations will prevent exanthem subitum (roseola infantum) Exanthem subitum, or roseola infantum, is typically a viral illness and is not prevented by childhood immunizations. It is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7)

Choice C rationale:

Restrict fluids for children who have pertussis. Restricting fluids for children with pertussis is not recommended. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause severe coughing spells, and it is important to ensure that affected children stay well-hydrated. Restricting fluids can lead to dehydration, which can worsen the condition.

Choice D rationale:

Isolate children who have varicella until the vesicles have formed crusts. Isolation of children with varicella (chickenpox) until the vesicles have formed crusts is a standard infection control measure. Varicella is highly contagious, and isolating affected individuals helps prevent the spread of the virus to others. Once the vesicles have crusted over, the risk of transmission is significantly reduced.