The nurse is assisting with an admission assessment of a child with scarlet fever. Which actions will the nurse expect to implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obtain a throat culture.
b. Encourage ambulation.
c. Assess for desquamation.
d. Initiate droplet precautions.
e. Administer isoniazid.
ANS: A, C
A diagnosis of scarlet fever would indicate throat culture and assessment for desquamation. Bed rest with quiet activity is indicated. Droplet precautions would not be implemented for scarlet fever. Isoniazid is administered for tuberculosis.
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