Question

The nurse has admitted a child with a diagnosis of severe gastroenteritis. To help prevent the risk of transmitting infection to other patients, the nurse should:

a) Isolate the child in a private room.
b) Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the child.
c) Administer antibiotics immediately.
d) Allow the child to interact with other patients freely.

Answer 1

The nurse should isolate the child in a private room and wear a gown and gloves when caring for the child to prevent the risk of transmitting infection to other patients.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to prevent the risk of transmitting infection to other patients, the nurse should isolate the child in a private room (option a) and wear a gown and gloves (option b) when caring for the child.

Isolating the child in a private room helps to prevent the spread of infectious agents to other patients, while wearing a gown and gloves minimizes the risk of surface and equipment contamination.