The patient is hospitalized with cryptococcal pneumonia and AIDS. The nurse knows that the Standard Precautions for this patient will include the most important precaution. Which of the following is correct?
1. Hands are washed before and after gloving.
2. Once gloves are put on, they do not need to be changed until care is finished.
3. Needles and sharps should be placed in puncture-resistant containers on the med-icine cart out of the room.
4. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation must be performed immediately unless the patient is a "No Code."
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Hand washing before and between care in areas of contamination is necessary.
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1. Tachycardia 2. Bradycardia 3. Increased blood pressure 4. Decreased blood pressure
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A) Short-term planning B) Strategic planning C) Learning how to do things quickly D) Sticking to a daily plan
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A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Obtain a culture from the site. C. Reinforce the dressing. D. Notify the physician.
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