A Child Who Is Immunocompromised Has a Fever and a Rash

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child who is immunocompromised has a fever and a rash consisting of macules, papules, and pustules. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do?

• A) Administer varicella immune globulin (VariZIG).
• B) Hospitalize the child for intravenous acyclovir.
• C) Order intravenous immunoglobulin as an outpatient.
• D) Prescribe oral acyclovir for the duration of the illness.

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