The Day After Attending a Large Birthday Party for a Classmate,a

question 6

Multiple Choice

The day after attending a large birthday party for a classmate,a child breaks out in a rash characteristic of chickenpox.When counseling the parents,which information is most appropriate?

• A) "Inform all the parents of children at the party that your child has chickenpox."
• B) "This disease is spread through respiratory droplets, so don't get too close."
• C) "We can give your child a dose of varicella zoster immune globulin right away."
• D) "Your child is only contagious for 3 days after the rash first appears."

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