A catheter infection that a patient develops while hospitalized is considered a(n)
A) preventable event.
B) chronic illness.
C) trauma.
D) All of the above
B
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A 23-year-old female has been diagnosed with genital warts. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the client to have an annual Papanicolaou (Pap) test. b. Recommend an over-the-counter wart treatment for genital tissue. c. Report the case to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). d. Discuss popular options for contraception.
The manager of a clinical unit is an example of a third-level manager
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse prepares to discharge a client with deep venous thrombosis. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Sitting instead of standing relieves pressure on the veins. 2. Thromboembolism device (TED) hose should be worn to prevent venous stasis. 3. Bedrest should be maintained to prevent pulmonary emboli. 4. Venous circulation is improved by decreasing activity.
Which of the following should warrant further investigation?
A. A 9-month-old child does not interact with another person B. The infant does not stand up by 12 months C. The infant does not smile at 2 months D. A and B