In addition to hand washing, which of the following precautions must the nurse take when changing the dressing of an AIDS patient?
1. Masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles should be worn when there is a possibility of blood splattering.
2. This is strictly left to the discretion of the health care provider.
3. Every situation is different and must be considered on an individual basis.
4. The patient and nurse jointly decide on what the patient is most comfortable with.
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Gloves are recommended when handling any body fluid. Masks, gowns, and goggles should be worn when there is a possibility of blood splattering.
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A. is available in Europe but not in the United States. B. is FDA approved for one use but being prescribed for another purpose. C. is in the "fast-track" process for FDA approval. D. has no FDA approval in any country.
The most abstract level of knowledge is the
A. Paradigm. B. Metaparadigm. C. Theory. D. Concept.
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A) Fidgeting B) Laughing C) Pacing D) Smooth talking
A nurse refers a client to an assistance program that requires the individual to find a job and/or enroll in job training program. Which program is being used?
a. Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) b. Medicaid c. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) d. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)