A nurse has received an order to administer a TB skin test. The nurse will inform the patient that TB skin tests are most often given subcutaneously in the
A) left thigh.
B) medial forearm.
C) abdomen.
D) buttocks.
B
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Select all that apply. A) Respiratory B) Cardiovascular C) Exocrine D) Reproductive E) Hematologic
Which risk factor is least likely to result in someone contracting HIV infection?
a. Multiple sexual contacts b. Hemophilia c. Intravenous drug use d. Working with AIDS patients
The nurse cares for a client with norovirus. Which action by the nurse regarding the isolation precautions should the nurse perform?
A. Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after leaving the client's room. B. Placing the client in a negative-pressure room. C. Using soap and water only when leaving the client's room. D. Donning sterile gloves when entering the client's room.
The nurse is teaching a client about the standard drug therapy for HIV-AIDS. Which antiviral medications does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) 2. Interferon-alfa 3. Rimantadine (Flumadine) 4. Acyclovir (Zovirax)