The nurse determines that it is necessary to implement airborne precautions for children with which infection?

A. Measles: Measles is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted via airborne droplets. Implementing airborne precautions, including placement in a negative-pressure room and use of an N95 respirator, is essential to prevent spread to other patients and healthcare personnel. B. Streptococcus group A: Group A Streptococcus infections, such as strep throat, are transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets, not airborne particles. Standard and droplet precautions are typically sufficient. C. Rubella: Rubella is transmitted via droplets, requiring droplet precautions rather than full airborne precautions. Airborne measures are not necessary unless there is uncertainty about transmission mode. D. Scarlet fever: Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus and is spread through respiratory droplets. Droplet precautions, rather than airborne precautions, are adequate for infection control in hospitalized children.