Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented for a client with influenza?
a) instructing family members not to visit the client until the fever declines
b) instructing family members or visitors to wear surgical mask before entering the client's room
c) instructing family members that there are no special precautions needed when caring for the client
d) instructing family members to wear gown and gloves before entering the client's room
Answer: b) instructing family members or visitors to wear surgical mask before entering the client's room
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a. an IQ of 75 or less. b. subaverage functioning. c. an IQ of 70 or less. d. onset before 18.
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A. Document the observation. B. Cover the break with sterile tape. C. Remove the central venous catheter. D. Clamp the catheter proximal to the break.
In understanding thyroid function, the nurse knows which of the following statements is true?
a. T3 is partially converted to T4 in the body. b. T4 has a longer duration of action than T3. c. T4 has four times the potency of T3. d. TSH is secreted by the thyroid gland.
The nurse is ensuring a newborn is properly identified after birth. What will the nurse do to prevent misidentification of the baby? (Select all that apply.)
A) Finger print the infant and mother B) Prepare four identification bands after the birth C) Apply an identification band to the mother's wrist D) Apply identification bands to the newborn's ankle and wrist E) Apply an identification band to another family member's wrist