A nurse is caring for a child who has pertussis. The child's parent asks the nurse what the common name for this disease is. The nurse should
respond with which of the following common names?

Choice A reason: This test measures the level of antibodies that the body produces against the streptolysin O enzyme, which is produced by some strains of streptococcal bacteria. A high level of ASO titer indicates that the child had a recent streptococcal infection, which may trigger rheumatic fever in some cases.

Choice B reason: This test does not directly indicate if the child has rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is a complication of untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal infection, which causes inflammation of the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The diagnosis of rheumatic fever is based on clinical criteria, such as the presence of carditis, polyarthritis, chorea, erythema marginatum, or subcutaneous nodules.

Choice C reason: This test does not confirm if the child has immunity to streptococcal bacteria. Immunity is the ability of the body to resist or fight off an infection. A high level of ASO titer does not mean that the child is immune to streptococcal bacteria, but rather that the child was exposed to them recently.

Choice D reason: This test does not indicate if the child has a therapeutic blood level of an aminoglycoside. Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that are used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as endocarditis or septicemia. The blood level of an aminoglycoside is measured by a different test, called a peak and trough level, which determines the effectiveness and safety of the drug.

Choice A reason: This is not a statement that indicates a need for further teaching. The client is doing wheelchair exercises while watching TV, which is a good way to maintain physical activity and prevent muscle atrophy and contractures. The nurse should praise the client for this behavior and encourage them to continue.

Choice B reason: This is not a statement that indicates a need for further teaching. The client is carrying a water bottle with them and drinking a lot of water, which is a good way to prevent dehydration and urinary tract infections. The nurse should praise the client for this behavior and remind them to drink at least 2 liters of water per day.

Choice C reason: This is not a statement that indicates a need for further teaching. The client is using a suppository every night to have a bowel movement, which is a common method of managing bowel dysfunction in clients with spina bifida. The nurse should ask the client about their bowel routine and provide any additional education or support as needed.

Choice D reason: This is a statement that indicates a need for further teaching. The client is only catheterizing themselves twice every day, which is not enough to prevent urinary retention and infection. The nurse should explain to the client that they need to catheterize themselves at least every 4 to 6 hours, or as prescribed by the provider. The nurse should also demonstrate the proper technique and hygiene for catheterization and assess the client's ability to perform it.