Measles
Measles ( 15 Questions)
A client with suspected measles has Koplik spots in the mouth. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this client?
Providing oral care with mouthwash containing alcohol is not appropriate for a client with suspected measles and Koplik spots in the mouth. Alcohol-based mouthwashes can be irritating to the mucous membranes and may exacerbate the symptoms.
Offering spicy and acidic foods to encourage appetite is not appropriate for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Spicy and acidic foods may cause discomfort and irritation to the oral mucosa, making the condition worse.
Rinsing the mouth with warm saline solution is the correct nursing intervention for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Saline solution helps soothe the irritated mucous membranes and can aid in reducing discomfort.
Applying topical corticosteroid ointment to the spots is not appropriate for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Corticosteroids can suppress the immune response, which may interfere with the body's ability to fight off the measles virus.
Choice A rationale:
Providing oral care with mouthwash containing alcohol is not appropriate for a client with suspected measles and Koplik spots in the mouth. Alcohol-based mouthwashes can be irritating to the mucous membranes and may exacerbate the symptoms.
Choice B rationale:
Offering spicy and acidic foods to encourage appetite is not appropriate for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Spicy and acidic foods may cause discomfort and irritation to the oral mucosa, making the condition worse.
Choice C rationale:
Rinsing the mouth with warm saline solution is the correct nursing intervention for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Saline solution helps soothe the irritated mucous membranes and can aid in reducing discomfort.
Choice D rationale:
Applying topical corticosteroid ointment to the spots is not appropriate for a client with measles and Koplik spots. Corticosteroids can suppress the immune response, which may interfere with the body's ability to fight off the measles virus.