A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which of the following is the most appropriate type of isolation for this client?
A. Airborne
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Standard
Correct Answer: Answer: C. Droplet.
Scarlet fever is an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This bacteria lives in the throat and nose and is highly contagious. It is spread by droplet transmission when infected individual coughs or sneezes.