Saunders NClex-PN Fun: Infection Control

A 9-year-old child with leukemia is in remission and has returned to school. The school secretary calls the mother of the child and tells the mother that a classmate has just been diagnosed with varicella (chickenpox). The mother immediately calls the nurse at the primary health care provider's office because the leukemic child has never had chickenpox. The nurse should make which response to the mother? 1. "There is no need to be concerned." 2. "Keep the child out of school for a 2-week period." 3. "Bring the child to the office for an injection called immune globulin." 4. "Monitor the child for an elevated temperature and call the primary health care provider if a temperature occurs." - Correct Answer: 3 A 70-year-old client who has been treated for cellulitis of the leg asks the nurse how to improve resistance to infection. Which measures should the nurse reinforce in the teaching plan? Select all that apply. 1. Take a hot bath or shower twice daily. 2. Balance activity, rest, and avoid stress. 3. Eat mainly organic fruits and vegetables. 4. Keep skin on arms and legs well lubricat