A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has varicella zoster. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement?

A. Assign the client to a negative-pressure airflow room: Varicella zoster (chickenpox) is highly contagious and can be transmitted through airborne droplets. A negative-pressure airflow room helps prevent the spread of the virus to other patients and healthcare workers. B.Have visitors remain at least 0.91 m (3 feet) away from the client: While maintaining distance is generally advisable, it is not the primary intervention for varicella. The focus should be on preventing transmission through other means. C. Initiate contact precautions for the client: Correct! Contact precautions are essential for varicella-zoster patients. This includes using gloves and gowns when in direct contact with the client or their environment. Airborne precautions are also recommended because varicella is highly contagious. D. Administer aspirin if the client develops a fever: Aspirin is generally avoided in children with varicella due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a safer choice for fever management.