What specific precautions or category of isolation should the nurse use when providing care to a client with infective endocarditis?
A. Standard precautions
B. Enteric precautions
C. Protective isolation
D. Respiratory isolation
A
The client with infective endocarditis does not pose any specific threat of transmitting the endo-carditis.
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A) Give antiseizure medications. B) Send toxicology screen. C) Give cyanide antidote. D) Obtain history of exposure.
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1. Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 2. Calling 911 3. Offering the parents comfort 4. Assessing for hemorrhage