Which of the following is the most important nursing action to help prevent antimicrobial resistance in health care settings?
A) Using aseptic technique for all nursing procedures
B) Documenting improvement or worsening of symptoms of infection
C) Reporting culture and sensitivity results in a timely manner
D) Good hand-washing between each patient contact
D
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The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the unit with tuberculosis (TB). The client is placed in isolation. To protect the caregivers and other clients on the unit, which type of isolation room is most appropriate?
A) Single-door room with positive air flow (Air flows out of the room.) B) Isolation room with an anteroom and negative air flow (Air flows into the room.) C) Isolation room with an anteroom and normal airflow D) Single-door room with normal airflow
A bill is pending in the state legislature that will mandate teaching health promotion related to smoking cessation. Which action by the nurse should have the greatest impact on passage of the bill?
a. Explain the rationale for the bill to the school board. b. Contact the elected representative's office by phone to request support for the bill. c. Support a health advocate to run for election as state representative. d. Tell all students about the bill.
A client with a diagnosis of depression has been taking citalopram (Celexa) for several weeks but is frustrated by the persistence of his depression
The client has told the nurse that he has just begun supplementing his antidepressant with St. John's wort. How should the nurse respond? A) "It's best that you stop taking the St. John's wort until you talk to you doctor." B) "Make sure that you don't take your St. John's wort and your Celexa at the same time of the day." C) "You'll probably find that you'll experience an improvement in your mood within a few days." D) "While you're taking the two medications, make sure that you're careful to avoid injury because there's a small risk of bleeding."
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 20 units plus Humulin R insulin 11 units subcutaneous every evening. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL. How many units will the nurse administer? ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word