A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with meningitis. The parent of the infant asks how they can prevent the infection from being spread to their other children who are 2 and 4-years of age. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"By washing your children's hands after any contact you can avoid spreading meningitis.

"Your 2-year-old child should be kept away from the infant, but your 4-year-old can have contact if necessary."

"Avoid close contact between your infant and any other children until the infection is resolved.

"Meningitis is not highly transmissible to children if they are not infants.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. While handwashing is important, it alone may not prevent the spread of meningitis.

B. Both children, not just the 2-year-old, should avoid contact with the infected infant.

C. Meningitis, especially bacterial forms, can be contagious, and close contact should be minimized to reduce the risk of transmission.

D. Meningitis can be highly transmissible, especially in young children, through respiratory droplets and close contact.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Separation anxiety often has physical manifestations such as crying, clinging, and distress.

B. Attachment to caregivers is crucial for the infant's emotional and psychological development, providing a secure base for exploring the world.

C. Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage and does not predict attachment disorders.

D. Separation anxiety and attachment are expected developmental processes and not typically considered abnormal.

A. Frequent, loose bowel movements B. Abdominal pain or discomfort C. Excessive thirst D. Difficulty concentrating E. Weight gain F. Excessive flatulence G. Soiling of underwear or clothing H. Frequent urination I. Blood in the stool

Correct Answer is ["B","F","G"]

Explanation

A. Encopresis is typically associated with constipation and fecal impaction, not frequent loose bowel movements.

B. Abdominal discomfort is common due to fecal retention.

C. Excessive thirst is not a symptom of encopresis.

D. Difficulty concentrating is not directly related to encopresis.

E. Weight gain is not a typical manifestation of encopresis.

F. Flatulence can occur due to retained stool and gas buildup.

G. Soiling is a hallmark feature of encopresis.

H. Frequent urination is not commonly associated with encopresis.

I. Blood in the stool is more indicative of other gastrointestinal conditions.

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A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with meningitis. The parent of the infant asks how they can prevent the infection from being spread to their other children who are 2 and 4-years of age. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is ["B","F","G"]

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