Question

A child hospitalized with pertussis is in the convalescent stage, and the nurse is preparing the child for discharge. The nurse has provided instructions to the parents for home care of the child. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further teaching?

a) "It is important that my child drinks plenty of fluids."

b) "A quiet environment helps to prevent episodes of coughing spells."

c) "We need to teach the other members of the family how to use good hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of infection."

d) "I need to make sure that the child is isolated from the other children for at least 2 weeks to prevent the spread of the virus to them.

Answer 1

The correct answer is d) "I need to make sure that the child is isolated from the other children for at least 2 weeks to prevent the spread of the virus to them." In the convalescent stage of pertussis, the child is no longer contagious and does not need to be isolated.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) "I need to make sure that the child is isolated from the other children for at least 2 weeks to prevent the spread of the virus to them."

In the convalescent stage of pertussis, the child is no longer contagious and does not need to be isolated. The child can return to school or participate in activities as long as they are feeling well enough.

Options a, b, and c are all correct statements.