Introduction
Introduction ( 4 Questions)
Which precaution is used for a client with chickenpox (varicella)?
Chickenpox is highly contagious and primarily transmitted through airborne particles containing the varicella-zoster virus. Airborne precautions, including the use of specialized respiratory protection and negative pressure isolation rooms, are necessary to prevent its transmission.
Droplet precautions are not sufficient for chickenpox as it can be transmitted through smaller airborne particles.
Contact precautions are not necessary unless there are additional skin lesions or the client has conditions that warrant contact precautions.
Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, airborne precautions) are required for effective infection control.
Chickenpox is highly contagious and primarily transmitted through airborne particles containing the varicella-zoster virus. Airborne precautions, including the use of specialized respiratory protection and negative pressure isolation rooms, are necessary to prevent its transmission.
Incorrect choices:
b. Droplet precautions are not sufficient for chickenpox as it can be transmitted through smaller airborne particles.
c. Contact precautions are not necessary unless there are additional skin lesions or the client has conditions that warrant contact precautions.
d. Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, airborne precautions) are required for effective infection control.