When taking the history of a child hospitalized with Reye syndrome, the nurse should not be surprised that a week ago the child had recovered from:
a. measles.
b. varicella.
c. meningitis.
d. hepatitis.
ANS: B
Most cases of Reye syndrome follow a common viral illness such as varicella or influenza. Measles, meningitis, and hepatitis are not associated with Reye syndrome.
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