Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a child who has rubeola. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Koplik spots
Rationale:
💎 Koplik spots are small white lesions on buccal mucosa, pathognomonic for rubeola (measles).
💎 They typically appear before the skin rash, aiding early recognition.
💎 Other symptoms include cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis.
💎 Identifying this sign ensures prompt isolation to prevent spread.
💎 Nurses must report and implement airborne precautions.
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This question is from RN Pediatric Nursing 2023- U of TX Arlington which contains 53 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4
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