A nurse changing the linens of a patient bed is exposed to urine and performs hand hygiene. Which of the following is a guideline for performing this skill properly following this patient encounter?
A) Use an alcohol-based hand rub to decontaminate hands.
B) Remove all jewelry, including wedding bands before handwashing.
C) Keep hands lower than elbows to allow water to flow toward fingertips.
D) Pat dry with a paper towel, beginning with the forearms and moving down to fingertips.
C
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An 18-year-old client is admitted with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. The student nurse asks the charge nurse about the approach to take when interviewing the client. The client has been exhibiting inappropriate affect and anhedonia
The best approach would be to: A) Encourage the client to journal, listing all her positive qualities. B) Inform the client that she needs to receive care and you will assist her. C) Tell the client that if she does not comply with the rules, you will inform the doctor. D) Listen for themes in the conversation and engage in group discussions and role-play.
The impact of World War I on public health nursing included which of the following? Select all that apply:
1. Many communicable diseases were eradicated. 2. The depletion of the ranks of public health nurses to the war. 3. The feeling that the greatest patriotic duty was to stay at home. 4. Inadequate funding was the major obstacle to extending nursing services in the community.
A child has a planned hospitalization in a few weeks, and the client and family appear very stressed. Which nursing action will minimize the stress for the client and family?
1. Telling the client and family that everything will be fine 2. Explaining to the client and family how the child will benefit from the surgery 3. Telling the client and family that the surgeon is very good 4. Giving a tour of the hospital unit or surgical area to the client and family