A client is placed on droplet precautions for a highly ...

[PhilipSeeMore]

A client is placed on droplet precautions for a highly communicable infection. What personal protection equipment should the nurse apply before entering this client's room? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Mask
  2. Gown
  3. Face shield
  4. N95 respirator
  5. Eye protection

Question 2

The nurse should explain to a client who is about to undergo a breast biopsy that:
 
  1. a consent is not required.
  2. the biopsy is diagnostic surgery.
  3. the surgery is palliative.
  4. the surgery is constructive.

[Kimmy]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 3, 5

1. For droplet precautions the nurse should wear a mask.
2. A gown is needed for contact precautions.
3. For droplet precautions the nurse should wear a face shield.
4. An N95 respirator is needed for airborne precautions.
5. For droplet precautions the nurse should wear eye protection.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. A consent is required for all types of surgery.
2. A breast biopsy is a diagnostic surgery.
3. Palliative surgery is done to relieve symptoms.
4. Constructive surgery rebuilds tissue that is absent.

[PhilipSeeMore]

TYSM

[gcook]

Gracias!