Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Initiate contact isolation precautions. Impetigo contagiosa is a highly contagious skin infection caused by bacteria. Contact isolation precautions are necessary to prevent the spread of the infection to others. Administering amphotericin B IV (choice A) is used for fungal infections, not bacterial infections like impetigo. Applying lidocaine ointment topically (choice B) is for pain relief and does not treat the underlying infection. Reporting the disease to the state health department (choice D) is important for tracking outbreaks but does not directly address immediate patient care.