To help reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the nurse's first priority is to
1. Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues.
2. Administer antibiotics as ordered.
3. Perform strict hand washing before and after care of each patient.
4. Instruct each staff member to wear a mask while providing care.
ANS: 3
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Which lab test(s) would be used to assess liver and/or renal function before administering medications? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Menstruation. c. Ovulation. b. The birth process. d. Fertilization.
A client weighs 200 lbs and his Desired Body Weight (DBW) is 190 lbs. How should the nurse counsel this client about his weight?
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