A new father tells a nurse that his sister and her family plan to visit the new baby and that his niece and nephew have just recovered from chickenpox (varicella). their lesions are completely healed or have scabs and are no longer draining. he asks the nurse whether it is safe for them to be near the baby. what is the best response by the nurse

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Dana Henson

Biology

18 October, 11:31

A new father tells a nurse that his sister and her family plan to visit the new baby and that his niece and nephew have just recovered from chickenpox (varicella). their lesions are completely healed or have scabs and are no longer draining. he asks the nurse whether it is safe for them to be near the baby. what is the best response by the nurse

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Dork · Answer 1

It would be better if the niece and nephew will not visit the baby for safety purposes. Chickenpox remains contagious from the moment the rashes appear to the time when the papules have scabbed. Babies are also more at risk of contracting diseases, so it would not be advisable to bring along the kids who previously had chicken pox.