Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is admitting an adolescent who has rubella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Isolating the client from pregnant staff is critical because rubella is highly contagious and can cause congenital rubella syndrome, leading to severe fetal harm. Aspirin is contraindicated due to the risk of Reye's syndrome in viral infections. Airborne precautions are unnecessary; rubella spreads via droplets, requiring only standard and droplet precautions. Koplik spots are specific to measles, not rubella, which presents with a pink/red rash.