A patient with a compromised immune system is admitted to the hospital with an infection. What care should the nurse expect this patient to require?
A. Placement in a semiprivate room
B. Placement in respiratory isolation
C. Isolation techniques to protect the patient from further infection
D. Early discharge to recover from the infection at home
Answer: C
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A. Linda Aiken B. Tim Porter-O'Grady C. Beverly Malone D. Lillian Wald
A patient presents with extremely tight, shiny skin over the hands and face. There is also a lack of nasolabial folds and blank facial expression. This is a common sign of:
A. Bell's palsy B. Trigeminal neuralgia C. Scleroderma D. Hypothyroid myxedema
The nurse working with a patient who has infertility concerns should be aware that Lu-pron (Leuprolide acetate, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone [GnRH] agonist) may be prescribed for an infertile woman to treat:
a. Anovulatory cycles. b. Uterine fibroids. c. Polycystic ovarian disease (POD). d. Luteal phase inadequacy.
Which definition best describes a critical pathway?
a. Standardized plan of care for frequently occurring conditions b. Systematically developed statement to assist practitioners and patients in decision making c. Systematic review of clinical evidence for an intervention d. Set of interrelated concepts that describes or explains something