A nurse is preparing to admit a 6-year-old with varicella to the pediatric unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Correct – Varicella (chickenpox) is an airborne disease, requiring a negative pressure room to prevent airborne transmission. B. Incorrect – Aspirin should be avoided due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome in children with viral infections. Use acetaminophen instead. C. Incorrect – Koplik spots are associated with measles (rubeola), not varicella. D. Incorrect – Airborne precautions (not just droplet) are required for varicella.