The nurse is instructing a client on ways to reduce the risk of exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus. Which of the following activities would present the least risk of exposure to this virus?
1. Exposure to used needles
2. Multiple sex partners
3. Perinatal exposure
4. Teeth cleaning
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Teeth cleaning is a procedure in a dental office that routinely sterilizes its equipment and is not considered to present an increased risk of exposure to HIV. Exposure to used needles, multiple sex partners, and perinatal exposure during pregnancy and childbirth all would increase the client's risk of exposure to the virus.
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A) 30 mL B) 60 mL C) 90 mL D) 120 mL
A very ill patient is admitted to the hospital with severe symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that have lasted almost 24 hours. Once discovering that the patient may have ingested contaminated food, a nurse was able to identify this as a(n)
1. Exacerbation. 2. Acute illness. 3. Remission. 4. Chronic illness.
A client visits a healthcare facility for information on a vasectomy. What would best
describe the initial information a nurse should provide? A) Vasectomy is a relatively easy procedure with few complications B) Regular sperm counts are not essential C) The procedure cannot be reversed D) Birth control measures are not required
The inside and back of the (used) isolation gown are considered clean.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)