What is the correct rationale for using body substance precautions?
A) The risk of transmitting HIV in sputum and urine is nonexistent.
B) Disease-specific isolation procedures are adequate protection.
C) Only actively infected patients are considered contagious.
D) All body substances are considered potentially infectious.
D
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a. Respiratory distress syndrome b. Hypoglycemia c. Necrotizing enterocolitis d. Renal failure
A common symptom that would alert you that a preterm infant is developing respiratory distress syndrome is
A) inspiratory stridor. B) expiratory grunting. C) expiratory wheezing. D) inspiratory "crowing."
The nurse is assisting with the design of a study to analyze changes in maternal mortality. What should the nurse keep in mind when planning the design? Select all that apply
1. The marital status of maternity clients 2. The use of hospitals by maternity clients 3. The prevention of infection with antibiotics 4. The availability of blood products for transfusions 5. The establishment of care centers for high-risk mothers
The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following symptoms would be most concerning?
a. Fatigue b. Diaphoresis c. Heartburn d. Muscle cramps