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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient with a diagnosis of bronchitis and it was confirmed that the child has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
  1. Leave the patient in the current room as respiratory syncytial virus is not communicable
  2. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the patient
  3. Initiate strict enteric precautions
  4. Place the patient in a single room
Explanation
Answer - D - An appropriate nursing action is to place the patient in a single room. Respiratory syncytial virus is a highly communicable disorder and is not transmitted via the airborne route. The virus is usually transferred by the hands and meticulous hand washing is necessary to decrease the spread of organisms. The child with respiratory syncytial virus is isolated in a single room or placed in a room with another child with the same infection.
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