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nmorano1

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A student nurse is caring for a patient who has vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). What action by the student requires the nurse to intervene?
 
  a. Washes hands for 15 seconds prior to en-tering the room
  b. Takes own stethoscope and unit Gluco-meter in the room
  c. Helps transfer the patient into a private room for isolation
  d. Puts on gloves and a gown prior to changing the linens

Question 2

The nurse working in long-term care knows there are several barriers to sexual expression for older patients. Which of the following are barriers? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreasing desire
  b. Medication side effects
  c. Disease processes
  d. Social circumstances
  e. Increased libido


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Patients with VRE should be on isolation and have their own dedicated equipment. The nurse intervenes when the student starts to take his or her own stethoscope and the unit's Glucometer into the room. The other actions are appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Many barriers to sexual expression exist for the older patient including decreased desire (libido), side effects of medications, disease processes, and social circumstances.


nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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