Which of the following interventions will help nurses control nosocomial infections?
A) Apply principles of medical and surgical asepsis.
B) Maintain a proper diet and exercise regimen.
C) Use proper antibiotics.
D) Ensure childhood immunizations.
A
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The client has a red wound. How should this wound be cared for?
a. It should be protected and kept moist and clean. b. It needs debridement. c. It needs to be cleansed of purulent exudate and nonviable slough needs to be removed. d. It should be left open to the air to dry.
The nurse explains to a client that the purpose of a cerclage is to
a. stop premature labor contractions b. control active vaginal bleeding c. prevent dilation of the cervix d. prevent spontaneous rupture of membranes
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