When a Child Has "Strep Throat," Which of These Actions

question 32

Multiple Choice

When a child has "strep throat," which of these actions should the nurse emphasize with the caregivers?

• A)ensure completion of the prescribed antibiotics to prevent further complications
• B)maintain treatment with antihistamines and decongestants to decrease the incidence of reoccurrence
• C)isolate the child from caregivers and friends who have never had "strep throat" for 48 to 72 hours
• D)allow the child to follow a usual routine of activity and rest

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Definitions:

Trachea

The part of the respiratory tract between the larynx and the bronchial tree that is tubular and made of rings of cartilage and smooth muscle; also called the windpipe.

Vocal Cords

Elastic bands of muscle tissue in the larynx involved in producing sound through their vibration as air passes through.

Larynx

The voice box; an organ located in the neck responsible for producing sound.

Bronchi

The main air passages into the lungs, branching from the trachea and allowing air to flow in and out of the lungs.