A nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell disease (SCD). Which action is most effective in reducing the potential for sepsis in this client?
A. Administering prophylactic drug therapy
B. Frequent and thorough handwashing
C. Monitoring laboratory values to look for abnormalities
D. Taking vital signs every 4 hours-day and night
Answer: B. Frequent and thorough handwashing
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A) 15 minutes B) 30 minutes C) 45 minutes D) 60 minutes
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A. Hypertension B. Hyperlipidemia C. Insulin resistance D. All of the above
Which of the following did the Shattuck Report recommend?
a. Changes in smoke and alcohol control b. Provision of prenatal vitamins c. Establishment of the Ladies' Benevolent Society d. Mandatory animal control
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1. It increases renal secretion of sodium. 2. It shrinks the size of the prostate. 3. It relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate. 4. It mobilizes excess fluid from the tissues.