A nurse is caring for a client with streptococcal pharyngitis. What type of precautions
should the nurse follow?
A) Droplet precautions
B) Contact precautions
C) Airborne precautions
D) Protective isolation
A
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A patient with a diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis has approached the nurse and asked for advice about "rinsing out my sinuses with saltwater," a treatment that was suggested by a friend
The nurse's response should be premised on which of the following statements? A) Saline rinses have the potential to damage the mucosa of the sinuses. B) Nasal saline lavage can help to improve the patency of the sinuses. C) Nasal saline lavage can result in rebound congestion. D) Rinsing with saline has been shown to be ineffective in clearing the sinuses of mucus.
A diagram used to assess the structure of a family and the patient's relationships with family, friends, peers, neighbors, and work associates is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are the nurse working with an adolescent who has just been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. In your state the provider of care has an obligation to report sexually transmitted diseases to the local health department
Your best action is which of the following? a. Explain to the adolescent that the law requires reporting of this information, which will be handled in a sensitive and appropriate manner. b. Report the information, and let the local health department deal with the adolescent, as they are trained in sensitive matters. c. Ask the parents of the adolescent to notify the local health department. d. Ask the hospital social worker to notify the local health department.
A 45 year-old female comes to the hospital complaining of weakness, and GI bleeding after a liver transplant. You suspect a tissue rejection. Which immune system disturbance is suspected?
a. Alloimmune disorder b. Autoimmune disorder c. Allergy to self antigens d. IgE mediated immunity