Jane has had an occupational exposure to body fluids while irrigating a patient's wound. Her first ELISA test is positive. Jane
A) has AIDS.
B) should have a second ELISA performed to confirm the first test.
C) start antibiotic therapy with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra).
D) plan to find a new job where she will not expose others to HIV.
B
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A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible. What explanation by the nurse is best?
a. "Because eye pressure was too high, the tissue died." b. "Glaucoma always leads to permanent blindness." c. "The traumatic damage to your eye was too great." d. "The infection occurs so quickly it can't be treated."
The nurse is assessing several children in a pediatric clinic. Which child is experiencing a development delay?
1. The 6-year-old child has lost two deciduous teeth. 2. The 26-month-old child has one baby tooth. 3. The 4-month-old infant is drooling. 4. The 2-month-old infant's salivary glands are not producing saliva.
Which nursing action is designed to avoid unnecessary heat loss in the newborn?
a. Place a blanket over the scale before weighing the infant. b. Maintain room temperature at 70° F. c. Undress the infant completely for assessments so they can be finished quickly. d. Take the rectal temperature every hour to detect early changes.
A healthcare organization is planning to use the PARIHS framework to implement evidenced-based practice. Which elements should the organization plan to have for a successful implementation? Select all that apply.
A) Context B) Evidence C) Validation D) Evaluation E) Facilitation