A client is diagnosed with varicella (chickenpox). The nurse places the client on which precautions?
a. Airborne
b. Standard
c. Contact
d. Droplet
A
Chickenpox infection is transmitted via the airborne route. Clients with chickenpox must be placed on Airborne Precautions.
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An old term defined as the condition in which the patient suffers peripheral or pulmonary congestion is called
a. pneumonia. b. peripheral edema. c. pulmonary edema. d. congestive heart failure.
The nurse recognizes that the most reliable early indicator of neonatal infection is:
a. An elevated temperature b. A change in feeding patterns c. Jaundice d. Excessive mucus
After completing a scheduled every-2-hour turn by turning the client to the left side, the nurse notices a reddened area over the coccyx. The area blanches when the nurse compresses it with thumb pressure
One hour later, the nurse reassesses the area and finds the redness has disappeared. How should the nurse document this area? 1. Reactive hyperemia 2. Stage I pressure ulcer 3. Stage II pressure ulcer 4. Stage III pressure ulcer
Mrs. Jones is a 32-year-old patient who is pregnant and comes to the clinic for a routine health assessment. As part of your patient education, you tell Mrs. Jones that she may feel some discomfort during the third trimester of her pregnancy. What kind of discomfort do you tell her to expect?
A. Stiffer joints B. Back pain C. Osteoporosis D. Kyphosis