A child with measles has fever, cough, conjunctivitis and a widespread rash. Which additional nursing measure is important to reduce complications?
Correct answer: A. Maintain adequate fluids and monitor for pneumonia
- A. Maintain adequate fluids and monitor for pneumonia
- B. Apply antibiotic ointment to every skin lesion
- C. Keep the child fasting until the rash disappears
- D. Give aspirin regularly to control the fever
Explanation
Fluids support the child during fever, and respiratory assessment is important because pneumonia is a serious measles complication. The rash does not require routine antibiotic ointment, fasting is harmful, and aspirin is avoided in children.
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Common childhood illnesses include acute respiratory infections, diarrhoeal disease, dehydration, measles, mumps, chickenpox, pertussis and worm infestations. The subject focuses on causes, signs, transmission, assessment, prevention and nursing care, especially distinguishing pneumonia from less severe respiratory infection and classifying dehydration by clinical findings.
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