Select the true statement about the mechanism of action of antiseptics and disinfectants.
A. They destroy microorganisms by altering the nucleic acid.
B. They can disrupt the protein function of the cell.
C. They can decrease the surface tension of bacterial cell walls causing the cells to swell and lyse.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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a. Apply ice to the site to reduce inflammation. b. Consult the provider for a new administration route. c. Assess the client for other signs of cellulitis. d. Instruct the client to rotate sites for insulin injection.
A patient with a temporary pacemaker has this cardiac rhythm. What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Turn the impulse generator off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on.
2. Call for a STAT portable chest x-ray.
3. Check for a damaged lead wire.
4. Decrease the pacemaker sensitivity.
The nurse would counsel a diabetic client who has developed nephropathy that the best dietary alteration to manage this complication is a
a. high-calorie diet. b. high-fat diet. c. low-carbohydrate diet. d. low-protein diet.
MRSA and VRE are
A) viruses. B) easily eradicated. C) fungi. D) drug-resistant bacteria.