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kellyjaisingh

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A nurse is caring for a client with whooping cough. What instruction should the nurse provide the client to prevent transmission of this disease?
 
  A) Avoid going outdoors.
  B) Wear a mask.
  C) Wash hands carefully.
  D) Keep the environment moist.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has third-degree burns on 25 of her body. Which of the following is a goal for this client when managing fluid and electrolyte balance during burn care management?
 
  A) Urinary output of 1 to 1.5 mL/kg/hour
  B) Heart rate less than 120 beats per minute
  C) Systolic blood pressure greater than 150 mm Hg
  D) Decreased sodium levels



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Answer to Question 1

B
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The nurse should instruct the client with whooping cough to wear a mask and take prescribed medications for the treatment of coughing to prevent airborne transmission of the disease. Although thorough handwashing prevents the transmission of infections, it will not prevent an airborne transmission of an infection or disease. The nurse need not instruct the client to keep the environment moist or to avoid going outdoors, because doing so may not always be feasible.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The client who has experienced burns loses body fluids from capillary leaks and open wounds and the nurse should give such individuals large quantities of sodium-containing fluids. The client usually has a retention catheter inserted and a nasogastric tube attached to suction. The goal is for a urinary output of 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hour, heart rate less than 120 beats per minute, and systolic blood pressure greater than 100 mm Hg.



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