The nurse has a "scratchy throat" and has been sniffling for 2 days. While at work, she wears a protective mask when coming into contact with her patients. She does this in an attempt to protect them from a __________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
health care–acquired infection (HAI)
Health care–acquired infections (HAIs) are those that develop as a result of contact with a health care facility/provider; the infection was not present or incubating at the time of admission.
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a. Impetigo b. Herpes zoster c. Boils d. Cellulitis
A premature newborn is being treated for respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse teaches the parents about what adverse effect that can occur with the use of lung surfactants?
A) Kidney dysfunction B) Cardiac arrhythmias C) High fever D) Collapsed lung
A young client has a smooth, bright red tongue, sores on the lips and in the corners of the mouth, and pallor. Which dietary deficiency should the nurse expect to discover during the nutritional assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Iron b. Niacin c. Vitamin A d. Vitamin D e. Riboflavin
Which of the following factors would contribute least to the ultimate height that a child reaches?
A) His mother including nutritious food at meals. B) The genetic material the child inherited. C) Whether he enjoys active sports or not. D) The occupations of his father and mother.