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A child who received a blood transfusion 1 month ago is not recommended to receive the varicella vaccine. This is because blood transfusions can introduce new antibodies into the body that may interfere with the immune response to the vaccine.

A child currently receiving immunoglobulins should not receive the varicella vaccine. Immunoglobulins are proteins in the blood that function as antibodies. They can interfere with the body’s immune response to the vaccine.

A child currently receiving chemotherapy should not receive the varicella vaccine. Chemotherapy can weaken the immune system, making it less effective at responding to vaccines.

It is not advisable for a parent to attempt to reinsert the tubes if they fall out. This could potentially cause harm to the child’s ear.

It is not accurate to reassure the mother that the tubes will not fall out. Tympanostomy tubes are designed to fall out on their own after a certain period of time.

Taking the child to an emergency department is not necessary unless there are signs of infection or other complications.

Increased appetite is not typically associated with intussusception. In fact, children with this condition may experience decreased appetite due to abdominal pain.

Jaundice is not a symptom of intussusception. Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, is more commonly associated with liver conditions.

Drooling is not a typical symptom of intussusception. Symptoms of intussusception are primarily gastrointestinal, including abdominal pain and bloody stools.

A bounding pulse is not typically associated with dehydration. Dehydration more commonly results in a weak, rapid pulse.

A blood pressure reading of 46/94 mm Hg is not indicative of dehydration. Dehydration often leads to low blood pressure.

Distended neck veins are not a typical sign of dehydration. Dehydration can lead to decreased blood volume, which would not cause distension of the neck veins.

While placing a pillow under the child’s head might seem like a good idea, it’s actually not recommended during a seizure. The child’s movements could be unpredictable, and a pillow could potentially cause suffocation.

Removing the child’s eyeglasses is a good idea, but it’s not the first thing you should do. The child’s safety is the top priority, and eyeglasses can be removed once the child is safe.

Timing the seizure is important for medical professionals to know, but it’s not the first action to take. The child’s immediate safety is the priority.

Regular blood sugar testing is crucial for managing type 1 diabetes. It helps the child and their caregivers monitor the child’s blood sugar levels and make necessary adjustments to their insulin doses or diet.

Rotating injection sites can help prevent skin problems, such as lipodystrophy (a lump under the skin caused by the accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin). Therefore, this is a correct practice.

Physical activity can lower blood sugar levels. Eating a snack before physical activities like playing soccer can help prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This is a correct understanding of managing physical activity with type 1 diabetes.

Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, is not typically a symptom of Wilms’ tumor. It is more commonly associated with conditions that cause liver dysfunction.

Swollen joints are not a typical symptom of Wilms’ tumor. They are more commonly associated with conditions that affect the joints, such as juvenile arthritis.

Diarrhea is not a typical symptom of Wilms’ tumor. It is more commonly a symptom of gastrointestinal illnesses.

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is not typically associated with nephrotic syndrome. In fact, some patients with nephrotic syndrome may experience high blood pressure.

Increased urinary output is not typically associated with nephrotic syndrome. In fact, some patients may experience decreased urine output.

Bright red blood in the urine is not a typical symptom of nephrotic syndrome. Hematuria, or blood in the urine, when present in nephrotic syndrome, is usually microscopic and not visible to the naked eye.

The incubation period for varicella, or chickenpox, is typically longer than 2 to 5 days. It usually ranges from 10 to 21 days.

An incubation period of 3 to 4 weeks is within the typical range for varicella. However, the average incubation period is usually around 14 to 16 days.

An incubation period of 7 to 10 days is shorter than the typical incubation period for varicella, which is usually around 14 to 16 days.