In which of the following cases would the school nurse be correct to advise the parents of an HIV-infected child to keep the child home from school? (Select all that apply.)
a. The child develops allergies with sneezing.
b. The child persists in biting behavior or is unable to control body secretions.
c. The nurse is not comfortable with being responsible for the child.
d. There is an outbreak of chickenpox in the school.
ANS: B, D
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