Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
49. A child is hospitalized with scarlet fever. Which food item should the nurse remove from the child's breakfast tray?
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
49. A child is hospitalized with scarlet fever. Which food item should the nurse remove from the child's breakfast tray?
Test-Taking Tip
Three of the choices are bland in nature and one choice is irritating in nature. Select the choice that is different from the rest of the choices.
Content Area: Child Health, Infectious Disease; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is incorrect because chocolate milk is not an irritating fluid. Answer 2 is correct because scarlet fever is associated with an inflamed oral cavity. Because of this, rough foods and irritating fluids are to be avoided. Citrus juices, such as orange juice, would further irritate the inflamed oral cavity. Answer 3 is incorrect because apple juice is not an irritating fluid. Answer 4 is incorrect because 2% milk is not an irritating fluid.
