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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 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 (chickenpox) requires airborne, not droplet, precautions. B. Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral illnesses due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. C. A negative air pressure room is necessary to prevent the airborne spread of varicella. D. Koplik spots are associated with measles, not varicella.

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