Question

LEARN TO C.U.S Short Answer Question Whil e working on the pediatric unit, you notice that your colleaque is answering a call light for the family of a child who is hospitalized for the administration of varicella immunoglobulins (VIG) and is in strict isolation for open and wetappearing voricella lesions. The child has a diagnosis of congenital neutropenia and is at high risk for complications associated with this childhood communicable disease. You see the nurse walk into the room without donning personal protective equipment. How might you use the C.U.S. method of communication to talk to her? C: U: S:

Answer 1

CUS: Concern Uncomfortable Safety

Concern: Assess the need for varicella immunoglobulin.

Uncomfortable: Own and wet appearing varicella leisions

Safety: Neutropenic precautions.