The nurse is instructing the family on home care of a patient with shingles. The family member asks if their teenage children should stay in a different room. What is the best response by the nurse?
a) "Have they had chickenpox or the varicella vaccine?"
b) "Yes, shingles is highly contagious."
c) "Because the patient is in quite a bit of pain, it would probably be best."
d) "No, shingles is not contagious."
Answer: A
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