A patient with a large thermal burn has been admitted to the burn intensive care unit. Because the leading cause of death in burned patients after the initial care period is infection, what is the nurse's priority action?
A) Ensure compliance with hand hygiene protocols by all health care team members.
B) Limit visits of legal next of kin to very brief periods of time.
C) Adhere to clean aseptic principles during wound care and dressing changes.
D) Collect environmental cultures and wound cultures as scheduled.
A
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A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) receives a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication. What will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?
a. "The FDA has determined that there is a gastric cancer risk with this drug." b. "This drug will be given on a short-term basis only." c. "You may experience hypermagnesemia when taking this drug." d. "You should report any fever and cough to your provider."
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A. Use personal protection equipment (PPE) B. Wash hands frequently C. Proper cleaning of patient areas D. All of the above