Question

you are a healthcare worker providing care for a 4 - year old child who was admitted with chickenpox. which type of precautions should the nurse plan for this client? contact precautions with negative airflow droplet precautions strict airborne isolation with negative airflow both strict airborne isolation & contact precautions with negative airflow

Explanation:

Chickenpox is transmitted via airborne droplets (small - particle aerosols) and can also spread through contact with lesions. Negative airflow rooms are used to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens outside the room. Strict airborne isolation with negative airflow is required as the virus can remain suspended in the air for long periods. Contact precautions alone (without negative airflow for airborne) or droplet precautions are insufficient. The combination of strict airborne isolation (which includes negative airflow conceptually as part of the isolation setup for airborne diseases) is the most appropriate.

Answer:

strict airborne isolation with negative airflow