The nurse cares for a client with bacterial meningitis. Which isolation precaution will the nurse apply?
A. Standard
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Airborne
Answer: C
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The nurse is planning the care of a patient with the risk of developing fluid volume deficit. Which of the following assessment findings would contribute to this risk?
1. loose bowel movement one per day 2. diuretic therapy two doses per day 3. first degree steam burn on forearm 4. temperature 97.6 degrees F
An 8-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has cancer because God is punishing her for "being bad." She shares her concern that if she dies, she will go to hell. The nurse should interpret this as:
a. a belief common at this age. b. a belief that forms the basis for most religions. c. suggestive of excessive family pressure. d. suggestive of a failure to develop a conscience.
The clinic nurse asks pregnant women about their acceptance and planning for this pregnancy as a component of domestic violence screening. The nurse is aware that a(n) __________ pregnancy __________ the risk for domestic violence
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.