Which action does the nurse teach the client to prevent toxic shock syndrome?
a. "Use a barrier method of contraception."
b. "Wash your hands before inserting a tampon."
c. "Avoid intercourse with more than one partner."
d. "Empty your bladder immediately after intercourse."
B
Certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus, commonly found on skin surfaces, produce a toxin that can enter the bloodstream through the vaginal mucosa. Handwashing before tampon insertion reduces the chance that the organism will enter the vagina.
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A nurse is assessing clients who have intravenous therapy prescribed. Which assessment finding for a client with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) requires immediate attention?
a. The initial site dressing is 3 days old. b. The PICC was inserted 4 weeks ago. c. A securement device is absent. d. Upper extremity swelling is noted.
In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?
a. Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. b. Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. c. Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. d. Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may increase his or her level of comfort.
The nurse has received an order from the health care provider to discontinue the nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates a need for further education?
a. The nurse clears the tube with air prior to discontinuing. b. The nurse stops the tube feeding. c. The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling out the tube. d. The nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.
What brings information from the central nervous system (CNS) to the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
A) Motor nerves B) Synapses C) Afferent neurons D) Sensory nerves