A nurse is in charge of patient care for a patient who has MRSA. Which of the following is an accurate guideline for using Transmission-Based Precautions when caring for this patient?
A) Place the patient in a private room that has monitored negative air pressure.
B) Keep visitors 3 feet from the patient.
C) Use respiratory protection when entering the room.
D) Wear gloves whenever entering the patient's room.
D
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A nurse is taking report during shift change and is told that a patient is paralyzed with neuromuscular blockers. While performing the physical assessment, which finding should the nurse anticipate?
a. The patient will be essentially unconscious. b. The patient will be heavily sedated, but conscious. c. The patient will be stuporous but can be aroused. d. The patient will remain conscious.