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 comprehensive approach. Wearing long sleeves and long pants (Option A) helps reduce skin exposure to mosquitoes, which are the primary carriers of the virus. Applying insect repellent containing DEET (Option B) is effective in deterring mosquito bites. Removing standing water (Option C) is crucial, as this is where mosquitoes breed. Each option addresses a different aspect of prevention; hence, combining all three strategies (Option D) provides the most effective protection against the virus. Ignoring any one of these measures could leave children at risk.