2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A mother has come to the pediatric clinic concerned about the recent outbreak of West Nile Virus. The ages of her children are 5, 7, and 10. The mother has asked the nurse what she can do to prevent her children from contracting this illness. Which piece of information is best to provide the mother with?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing West Nile Virus requires a multifaceted approach. Wearing long sleeves and long pants (Option A) reduces skin exposure to mosquito bites, while applying insect repellent containing DEET (Option B) provides an effective barrier against mosquitoes. Additionally, removing standing water from the property (Option C) eliminates breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Each option contributes significantly to reducing the risk of infection, making a combined strategy (Option D) the most comprehensive and effective approach for the mother to protect her children from West Nile Virus.