Which statement assures the nurse that parents understand how long a child who has varicella is contagious?
a. "My child should stay home from school for 6 days after the pox appear."
b. "My child can return to school when the rash fades."
c. "My child must stay away from other children until all of the lesions have healed."
d. "My child is contagious as long as he has a fever."
ANS: A
The child with varicella is contagious for 6 days after the appearance of the rash.
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