Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spread of childhood infections, including impetigo, can be reduced when children are taught proper hand-washing technique. Because impetigo is spread through direct contact, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing won't prevent its spread. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent a child from contracting impetigo. Isolating the child with impetigo is unnecessary.
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