A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B infection. In preparing the client care area, the nurse institutes which type of special preventive measures?
a. enteric precautions c. reverse isolation
b. respiratory precautions d. Standard Precautions
D
Nursing care focuses on teaching the client about the disease process and its management, with content focused on the specific type of viral infection (i.e., A, B, C, D, or E), improving or maintaining nutritional status, managing fatigue, and maintaining Standard Precautions.
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1. The ability to organize and prioritize tasks 2. The ability to work weekends and off shifts 3. The ability to develop a comprehensive care plan 4. Close relationship with the supervising RN
A child with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What early clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?
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The nurse is planning care for a client who has limited bed mobility. What instruction should be given to the assistive personnel who will be caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Place a turn sheet on the bed. 2. Always use two personnel to move the client. 3. Stand at the head of the bed to pull the client up. 4. Slide the client toward the head of the bed. 5. Encourage the client to assist as possible.