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2. Wear a gown, mask, and gloves before entering

the room.

4. Place the child in a negative air-flow room.

RATIONALE

Gowns, mask, and gloves are needed

before the nurse or anyone can enter the room of

a client who has chickenpox because the varicella

virus is spread by air, droplets, and contact. It

is very contagious so a negative-air fl ow room is

recommended. Contact isolation only includes a

gown and gloves. Because varicella is spread by air

and contact, a private room is needed. The child

should remain in isolation until all lesions have

crusted.