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?

The correct answer is choice c. Assign the client to a negative-pressure airflow room. Choice A rationale: Administering aspirin to a client with varicella zoster is not recommended due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a serious condition that can cause swelling in the liver and brain. Choice B rationale: While contact precautions are important, varicella zoster also requires airborne precautions due to its highly contagious nature. This means that simply initiating contact precautions is not sufficient. Choice C rationale: Assigning the client to a negative-pressure airflow room is crucial because it helps contain the airborne virus and prevents it from spreading to other areas of the hospital. Choice D rationale: Having visitors remain at least 0.91 m (3 feet) away from the client is a good practice, but it is not sufficient on its own to prevent the spread of the virus. Airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room, are necessary.