In P.M.'s case, the HBsAg is positive. This result indicates that P.M. is infected with hepatitisB and is in the acute period of the disease. Is this disease contagious?
What precautions would you take while he is in the hospital?
Hepatitis B is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner, by
sharing needles, or through blood transfusion. In the hospitalized patient, Standard Precautions are
essential. It is essential to teach thorough and timely handwashing.
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Juanita was brought to the hospital by her daughter-in-law, Alejandra, who lives within a few miles of her in a remote area of the state
Juanita will be kept in a semi-private room for overnight observation and Alejandra plans to stay at Juanita's bedside for a couple of hours so she can find out what is going on before she leaves to check into a motel for the night. Juanita's nurse checks in on her patient and asks Alejandra what her relationship is to Juanita. Upon learning this information, what is the best response by the nurse? 1. "I'm afraid that, due to HIPPA regulations, we have a hospital policy that we can only share information about the patient with Juanita's extended family such as her husband or children." 2. "I'll need you to step out in the hallway so that I can talk to you about Juanita's medical status; it's an issue of confidentiality and we need to protect personal health information." 3. "I'll need to check with Juanita to make sure it's okay if I discuss her medical status with you." 4. "I'm sorry, but due to HIPPA regulations, we can't have visitors stay at the bedside when the patient is not in a private room."
You are the nurse caring for a child with celiac disease. Which food choices by the child's parent indicate understanding of teaching? Select all that apply
a. Oatmeal b. Steamed rice c. Corn on the cob d. Baked chicken e. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread
The nurse should closely assess a client undergoing chemotherapy for a tumor that is responding to the therapy for any indication of tumor lysis syndrome, which is marked by
a. hypercalcemia. b. hyperkalemia. c. increase in antidiuretic hormone (ADH). d. platelet count below 20,000/mm3.
The nurse uses the nursing process prior to administering any medications. Which step will ensure the best patient safety?
1. Assess the patient's developmental level. 2. Assess the patient's medical history. 3. Assess the patient's disease process. 4. Assess the patient's learning needs.