You are the nurse assigned to work with a child with nephrotic syndrome. The parents ask you about why their child is in reverse isolation. Which of the following is your best response?
a. "Isolation is necessary to keep your child from passing an infection on to others."
b. "This is mainly to keep your child from overexerting and getting an infection."
c. "This isolation is to protect your child from getting an infection from others."
d. "This is the usual practice with children who are on steroids."
C
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A Incorrect. The child is shielded from others, hence reverse isolation, not isolation, shielding others from the child.
B Incorrect. The issue is getting an infection, not protecting the child from overexertion.
C Correct. The child with nephrotic syndrome should be protected from visitors, personnel, or other clients who may have infections. Hence, reverse isolation.
D Incorrect. Reverse isolation is not usually appropriate then a child is taking steroids.
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