A nurse is employed with the infection control committee of a healthcare facility. Which
is the goal of the infection control committee?
A) Determining the history of clients' illnesses
B) Maintaining hygiene in the healthcare facility
C) Providing a central place for reporting infections
D) Improving coordination between nurses and physicians
C
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a. "I am going to have adequate pain medication after surgery." b. "I know you all are going to make me cough and walk soon after surgery." c. "I am glad I will get to go home tomorrow evening." d. "I will have to put up with dressing changes."
A victim who was lost while hiking during a heat wave is brought into the emergency department with suspected heat stroke. What actions should the nurse prepare to perform for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Restrict fluid intake. 2. Provide 100% oxygen. 3. Immerse in an icy bath. 4. Prepare a cooling blanket. 5. Apply cold packs to the groin.
A 21-year-old client complains of a mild stinging sensation on using a nasal spray decongestant. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "You need to stop the medication immediately." B) "The dose is probably too strong and needs to be reduced." C) "This sensation is common and usually disappears with continued use." D) "We better contact your primary health care provider right away."
A client is given ephedrine (Efedron) for bronchial asthma. The nurse should ask the client to report which effect of this drug?
1. Drowsiness 2. Palpitations 3. Excessive vomiting 4. Increased appetite