A 5-Year-Old Child Presents with Discrete Vesicles on an Erythemic

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old child presents with discrete vesicles on an erythemic base (dew drops on a rose petal appearance) that began near her scalp and are spreading to the trunk. The child has a low-grade fever and feels tired. What is the nurse's next action?

• A)Ask about a family history of rashes.
• B)Inquire about other patterns of physical abuse.
• C)Inspect the buccal mucosa for Koplik spots.
• D)Inform the parent that this will resolve within a couple of days.
• E)Teach infectious control measures.

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