The client has scabies. In addition to standard precautions, what specific precaution is most important for the nurse to use when providing care to this client?
A. Permit no pregnant visitors.
B. Wear gloves when entering the room.
C. Wear a mask when within 3 feet of the client.
D. Place a mask on the client when transporting the client out of the client's room.
B
Contact precautions are necessary when providing care to a client infected with the skin parasite, scabies. Not only can the parasite be transmitted from the client to the nurse with direct contact, but the parasite can be transmitted by indirect contact, such as the nurse coming into contact with the bedding, towels, or the upholstery on furniture.
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A) this is rarely a serious poisoning incident. B) if the child can survive the immediate symptoms of nausea and vomiting, the child is usually fine. C) the ingestion of iron can cause serious problems if the child is not treated immediately. D) an immediate effect of iron poisoning is apt to be a seizure.
Persons using nasal sprays are advised to limit the use of the spray container to one person and one episode of illness because:
a. once the container is opened, the medication rapidly loses its effectiveness. b. viruses may colonize the tip of the container, thus spreading infection. c. once exposed to air, the medication is likely to become contaminated with fungi. d. the medications deactivate before the next infection.
The pt developed flu symptoms less than 24 hours ago. Which drug therapy does the nurse expect the health care provider to order at this time?
a. Penicillin therapy b. Amantadine (Symmetrel) c. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) d. IV steroid therapy
The nurse is planning to assess a patient's endocrine system. What should the nurse expect to perform on this patient?
A. Palpation of the pancreas B. Palpation of the thyroid gland C. Palpation of the parathyroid glands D. Percussion of the adrenal glands