The Single Parent of a 12-Year-Old Child Who Has Just

question 26

Multiple Choice

The single parent of a 12-year-old child who has just been diagnosed with chickenpox tells the nurse that staying home with the child and missing work cannot be afforded. The parent asks the nurse if some medication will shorten the course of the illness. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

• A)Reassure the parent that it is not necessary to stay home with the child.
• B)Explain that no medication will shorten the course of the illness.
• C)Explain the advantages of the medication acyclovir to treat chickenpox.
• D)Explain the advantages of the medication varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG) to treat chickenpox.

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