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NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

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A child is admitted due to a fractured left arm. The child is assigned to a room with another client with neutropenia. Nursing history reveals that the newly-admitted child was exposed to chicken pox almost a week ago. The best action of the nurse is:

To place the child in a private room immediately
To place the child in a room with another child diagnosed with third-degree burns
Isolation is not required.
Application of calamine lotion

Explanation

Answer: A - The incubation period for chicken pox is about 2 to 3 weeks. The child should be isolated a week after exposure to avoid the risk of breakout. The client does not need calamine lotion at this time.

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