Jackson, a 9-month-old infant, is an inpatient on a pediatric floor due to a diagnosis of RSV. His mother is concerned because everyone comes into the room with a gown, mask, and gloves
The nurse attempts to educate his mother on the process of the disease. The nurse knows that the mother has an understanding of the illness when she states: 1. "I can catch the virus just like a cold.".
2. "The virus is spread by droplets, and the health-care workers need to make sure not to carry Jackson's illness to other patients.".
3. "This is to protect Jackson from getting an illness from the health-care providers.".
4. "This is standard procedure on a pediatric floor during the RSV season.".
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1. Adults rarely have RSV.
2. RSV is spread by droplets, and the parent acknowledges that the disease can be spread through the health-care workers.
3. The child is contagious, not the health-care workers.
4. Standard procedures are not always known to the parents.
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