The mother of a 9-month-old girl calls the clinic. She tells the nurse that her daughter has developed a rash
The nurse asks the following questions:
• When did the rash begin?
• Where did it begin?
• Has it spread? If so, where?
• Has the parent noticed the infant scratching?
• Has there been any oozing, unusual odor, or puss-type material associated?
• Has there been crusting or erosion?
Why would it be important for the nurse to ask these questions?
A) Helps the nurse conceptualize the rash
B) Tells the nurse whether this is a childhood communicable disease
C) Helps the nurse know if this is mumps
D) Helps pinpoint possible causes
D
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