The nurse's responsibility in reducing the client's risk for infection includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. hand hygiene for all who enter the room
b. proper protective equipment
c. not allowing visitors
d. keeping environment clean
e. follow isolation policy
f. limit time spent in client's room
A, B, D, E
The nurse's responsibility in reducing the client's risk for infection includes ensuring proper hand hygiene is completed for all who enter the room, keeping the environment clean, and using proper protective equipment such as gowns, masks, and gloves to prevent the spread of infection.
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? This statement is characteristic of which type of change response? 1. Laggards 2. Innovators 3. Early adopters 4. Early majority
Which data would alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?
a. The latest hematocrit was 53%. b. The infant's weight gain is 40 g/day. c. Three successive temperature measurements were 97°, 96°, and 97° F. d. The infant is taking 120 ml/kg every 24 hours.
What should a nurse take into consideration regarding developmental tasks when planning patient care?
a. All of the activities performed throughout life b. Activities learned primarily in the middle years of life c. Things to be learned and accomplished in each stage of life d. All actions taken when confronted with specific problems
The correct insertion of a hearing aid includes:
A. Pulling up and out on the outer ear B. Holding the aid with the long portion upright C. Fitting the aid snugly in the midline of the canal D. Turning the aid to the desired sound level before insertion