Measles

Measles ( 15 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a child with suspected measles. Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be performed to confirm the diagnosis?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for measles. It may be used to assess for complications like pneumonia.

Choice B rationale:

Throat swab culture is not used to diagnose measles. It is more commonly used to detect bacterial infections such as strep throat.

Choice C rationale:

Blood glucose level is not relevant to the diagnosis of measles.

Choice D rationale:

Measles-specific IgM antibodies test is the definitive diagnostic test for measles. It detects the presence of specific antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the measles virus.




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