An appropriate measure for the nurse to institute when a suspected biological event has occurred with the client is to:
A. Use copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly
B. Remove client's clothing by cutting garments off
C. Apply transmission-based isolation precautions
D. Dispose of client's clothing in biohazard bag and seal
C
C. Biological—Step 2. Institute transmission-based isolation precautions.
A. Chemical—Use copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly.
B. Chemical—Remove all of client's clothing. Caution: do not pull over the client's head—instead cut garments off.
D. Chemical—Use copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly.
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A) The client does not sustain injuries during wanderings. B) The client maintains continence on four out of five voidings. C) The client receives culturally appropriate care. D) The client sleeps through the night and stays awake most of the day.
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1. Clear the device with normal saline. 2. Flush the device with saline only or a combination of saline and heparin. 3. Check placement of the device. 4. Slowly administer the drug through the device. 5. Check the concentration of the drug.
A substance ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed into the body that will interfere with normal physiological function is a poison
True False