Standard Precautions to prevent transmission of pathogens should be used when the nurse is likely to come into contact with blood, urine, stool, and sputum. Evidence has suggested which other bodily fluid may necessitate precautions?
1. Tears
2. Sweat
3. Semen
4. Ear wax
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that health care workers use gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear when they are likely to be exposed to patients' blood or body flu-ids; they consider that all patients might be infected. It is suggested that semen carries the HIV infection.
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a. The predominant pain of the first stage of labor is the visceral pain located in the lower portion of the abdomen. b. Referred pain is the extreme discomfort between contractions. c. The somatic pain of the second stage of labor is more generalized and related to fatigue. d. Pain during the third stage is a somewhat milder version of the second stage.
The nurse completes patient teaching about synthetic cast care at home. What does the nurse instruct the patient to report about the cast?
a. If it becomes dry and stiff b. Any softening of the cast c. If the exterior becomes soiled d. If the exterior feels rough
Why do you suspect that your patient may have a decreased response to the tuberculin skin test (TST)?
a. She is on a high-protein diet. b. She is an adolescent. c. She has been on long-term corticosteroid therapy. d. She just got over a cold.
An older adult client on a palliative care unit divulges to his nurse that he fears being in pain during the dying process. How can the nurse best respond to the client's admission?
A) "It sounds like you're understandably anxious about this. How can I help you to relax?" B) "A lot of clients do have pain at the end, and we will do all we can to control it for you." C) "We will do all we can to address it, and you'll be able to have a peaceful passing." D) "Pain during the dying process actually is not nearly as common as many people believe."