A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following diseases should the nurse implement droplet precautions?

A. Wearing an N95 respirator is not necessary when caring for a client with neutropenia due to HIV unless the client has respiratory symptoms or is undergoing procedures that generate aerosols.

B. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter should be avoided unless necessary, as it can

introduce the risk of infection, which is particularly concerning in clients with neutropenia.

C. Monitoring vital signs every 8 hours may not provide sufficient frequency for detecting changes in a client with neutropenia who may be at risk for rapid deterioration.

D. Using a dedicated stethoscope helps prevent the spread of infection to other clients by avoiding cross-contamination, which is especially important when caring for a client with neutropenia who is at increased risk of infection.

A. Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) requires airborne precautions due to its transmission via respiratory droplets or aerosols.

B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is typically transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment and does not require droplet precautions.

C. Pertussis (whooping cough) is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions to prevent transmission to others.

D. Rotavirus is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route and requires contact precautions, not droplet precautions.