Standard precautions involve using personal protective equipment with all patients regardless of the presence of infections. Therefore, when obtaining a blood sample, the nurse must wear:
A. a mask.
B. gloves.
C. gloves and a mask.
D. gloves, a mask, and a gown.
B
This is an example of medical asepsis, which is used for all patients even when there is no infectious agent. A mask is worn if you anticipate splashing or spraying of blood or body fluids. A gown is worn to protect health care workers from coming in contact with infected blood and body fluids or materials.
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The outcomes concept that emphasizes the multidisciplinary process of providing health care is known as outcomes:
a. maintenance. b. management. c. measurement. d. monitoring.
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In light of this new diagnosis, the nurse who is caring for this patient would anticipate that he will exhibit: A) Hypokalemia B) Proteinuria C) Hematuria D) Arrhythmias