The nurse is performing an assessment on a child and notes the presence of Koplik's spots.In which communicable disease are Koplik's spots present?
A) Rubella
B) Measles (rubeola)
C) Chickenpox (varicella)
D) Exanthema subitum (roseola)

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Koplik's spots are small,irregular red spots with a minute,bluish white center found on the buccal mucosa 2 days before the systemic rash of measles appears.Koplik's spots are not present with rubella,varicella,or roseola.

The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment on a Child and Notes