A leading cause of death in critically ill patients is sepsis and septic shock. What nursing intervention is most directed toward preventing this life-threatening complication?

A) Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols
B) Prompt initiation of isolation protocols
C) Patient and family preventive teaching
D) Sterile technique for care of intravenous sites


A

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What organ in the abdomen provides the blood vessels to the intestinal tract?

A) Mesentery B) Aorta C) Peritoneum D) Spleen

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The need for forceps has been determined. The client's cervix is dilated to 10 cm, and the fetus is at +2 station. What category of forceps application would the nurse anticipate?

1. Input 2. Low 3. Mid 4. Outlet

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Nurses can apply for a variety of grants from NIH. What is the most common type of grant?

1 . Research Project Grants 2 . AREA Grants 3 . Small Grants 4 . Exploratory/Developmental Grants A) 1 B) 1, 2 C) 1, 2, 3 D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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