A nurse is planning care for a child who has mumps.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?

The correct answer is Choice C.Choice A rationaleAirborne precautions are not necessary for mumps. Mumps is not transmitted through airborne particles.Choice B rationaleStandard precautions are not sufficient for mumps. Mumps requires additional precautions to prevent transmission.Choice C rationaleDroplet precautions are necessary for mumps. Mumps is transmitted through respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions help prevent the spread of the virus.Choice D rationaleContact precautions are not necessary for mumps. Mumps is not transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces.