The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. The child has been placed in a mist tent. What should the nurse do when caring for this child?
A) Monitor the child regularly for signs of cyanosis
B) Avoid contact with the mist if the nurse is a sexually active female of childbearing age
C) Use contact transmission precautions
D) Check for hyperthermia related to enclosure in the tent
Ans: A
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