Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The mother of a 6-year-old child who has chickenpox asks the nurse when the child can go back to school. What information should be included in the nurse's response? The child is contagious:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Chickenpox is contagious until all vesicles have crusted over, which occurs after fluid-filled vesicles are no longer present.