Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting with the assessment of a toddler-aged patient who is diagnosed with a communicable disease?

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Asking the parents if the child has been exposed to anyone who has been sick is a relevant nursing action when assessing a toddler-aged patient diagnosed with a communicable disease. This information can help identify potential sources of the infection and prevent further spread of the disease. Determining if the child has received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine or monitoring for musculoskeletal abnormalities are not relevant actions for a communicable disease assessment. Establishing if the mother was exposed to any sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy is not relevant as the focus is on the current communicable disease diagnosis for the child.

Which Nursing Action Is Appropriate When Assisting with the Assessment