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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Varicella is spread through airborne particles, not droplet, so airborne precautions should be used. B. Aspirin should not be given to children with varicella due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome. C. A negative air pressure room is appropriate for varicella because it is airborne and can spread through the air. D. Koplik spots are a sign of measles, not varicella, and would not be assessed for in this case.

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