The nurse cared for a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) 3 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement in response to the potential exposure?
a. Take a leave of absence.
b. Have a chest x-ray taken.
c. Request a sputum culture.
d. Get a QFT-G blood test.
D
The CDC now recommends the QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) blood test to determine the presence of TB antibodies followed by a sputum test or a chest x-ray to confirm the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A leave of absence is not necessary unless the nurse displays clinical indicators of TB such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, and coughing.
You might also like to view...
A stage III pressure ulcer is characterized by
a. Full-thickness skin loss with extensive de-struction; tissue necrosis; or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting tissue b. Partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis or dermis c. Full-thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue down to, but not involving, the fascia d. A nonblanchable erythema
The nurse is using the LATCH Breastfeeding Charting System to evaluate the effectiveness of a newborn's breastfeeding experience
The nurse documents the following on the chart: L = repeated attempts; A = a few audible swallows with stimulation, T = everted nipple; C = engorged nipples; H = holding without assist from staff. What number would the nurse document using this data? A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10
Socialization into the nursing profession may have the most significant effect on
A) Roles B) Values C) Documentation D) Planning
Which age groups can best tolerate separation from parents during hospitalization? Select all that apply
1. Infants birth to 5 months 2. Infants 5 months to 1 year 3. Toddlers and preschoolers 4. School-age children 5. Adolescents