An immunocompromised child has been admitted to the hospital with Fifth's disease.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Place the child in contact precautions.
B) Place the child in droplet precautions.
C) Place the child in protective isolation.
D) Place the child on standard precautions.

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Fifth's disease is spread through respiratory droplets,so droplet precautions are appropriate.Of course standard precautions should be used with all patients,but this is not enough in this situation.Contact and protective precautions are not needed for this disease.

An Immunocompromised Child Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Fifth's