An older adult client recovering from septic shock is preparing for discharge home. What information should be included in the teaching plan for this client?
A. Clean your toothbrush daily.
B. Avoid using antimicrobial soaps.
C. Wash your hands after changing pet litter boxes.
D. Bathe your groin, armpits, and genital areas once daily.
A
The client at risk for septic shock should be instructed to clean his or her toothbrush daily, either by running it through the dishwasher or by rinsing it in laundry bleach. Clients should be in-structed to wash twice daily using antimicrobial soaps. The client should refrain from cleaning pet litter boxes.
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a. Verbalizes requests in calm, respectful, and appreciative manner b. Identifies potential triggers of anger and redirects energy positively c. Expresses an understanding of the need to balance rest and exercise d. Resolution of pulmonary fibrosis to restore baseline activity tolerance
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While the nurse is taking a patient history, the nurse discovers the patient has a type of diabetes that results from a head injury and does not require insulin. Which dietary change should the nurse share with the patient?
a. Reduce the quantity of carbohydrates ingested to lower blood sugar. b. Include a serving of dairy in each meal to elevate calcium levels. c. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated. d. Avoid food high in acid to avoid metabolic acidosis.
Mental confusion may be temporary.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)