This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client with a serious bacterial infection. The client is dehydrated. ... (Read 103 times)

humphriesbr@me.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
A nurse is caring for a client with a serious bacterial infection. The client is dehydrated. Knowledge of the physical effects of the infection would support which of the following nursing diagnoses?
 
  A) High Risk for Infection
  B) Excess Fluid Volume
  C) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
  D) Risk for Latex Allergy Response

Question 2

A nurse has completed morning care for a client. There is no visible soiling on her hands. What type of technique is recommended by the CDC for hand hygiene?
 
  A) Do not wash hands, apply clean gloves.
  B) Wash hands with soap and water.
  C) Clean hands with an alcohol-based handrub.
  D) Wash hands with soap and water, follow with handrub.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Toya9913

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The response of the body to an infectious process (fever), as well as dehydration, would support the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature for this client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The CDC recommends that a health care worker whose hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids wash the hands with soap and water. If the hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based handrub can be used.




humphriesbr@me.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


dyrone

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library