An adolescent client is admitted to the unit with a low-grade fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a diffuse pink maculopapular rash. Laboratory testing confirms an active infection with the rubella virus. Which specific infection control intervention must the nurse implement?
- Wear a standard surgical mask when entering the client's room.Answer
- BPlace the client in a negative-pressure airborne infection isolation room.
- CDon a protective gown and clean gloves as the primary precaution before touching the skin rash.
- DInstruct unlicensed assistive personnel that only standard precautions are required for daily care.
Answer
The nurse must wear a standard surgical mask when entering the client's room.
Rubella (commonly known as German measles) is transmitted through large respiratory droplets from the respiratory secretions of infected individuals. According to standard infection control guidelines, clients with rubella require droplet precautions. The primary intervention for droplet precautions is wearing a standard surgical mask when entering the room or coming within close contact of the client to protect the healthcare worker's mucous membranes.
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Key Concept
Transmission-Based Precautions: Droplet Precautions
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