The nurse providing teaching to a patient diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS informs him that the condition is most contagious:
A) 1 week prior to the onset of symptoms
B) During the second week of illness
C) 1 week after the symptoms related to the illness subside
D) For 3 months after the onset of symptoms
Ans: B
Feedback: SARS is most likely to be contagious only when the symptoms are present; patients are likely to be most contagious during the second week of illness.
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A) Inform the client about the kind of food being offered with each mouthful. B) Keep oral and pharyngeal suctioning equipment at the client's bedside. C) Develop a rapport with the client and promote continuity of care. D) Teach the client about the role of nutrition in recovery.
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1. There is no notification to the physician of change in condition. 2. There is a failure to give an ordered medication. 3. An infant is placed in the wrong crib. 4. There is compliance with medication administration principles. 5. There is compliance with the standards of care.
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1. Airborne precautions 2. Droplet precautions 3. Contact precautions 4. Reverse isolation