Author Question: Because health care workers are at a greater risk of hepatitis B infection, it is recommended that ... (Read 106 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Because health care workers are at a greater risk of hepatitis B infection, it is recommended that all health care workers:

1. wash their hands often.
2. avoid foreign travel.
3. become vaccinated.
4. drink bottled water only.

Question 2

A client, recovering from a fractured pelvis, begins to have dyspnea and restlessness. The nurse is concerned that the client is experiencing a fat emboli when which of the following are assessed? (Select all that apply.)

1. Upper body petechiae
2. Cough
3. Protein in the urine
4. Seizures
5. Temperature 102F
6. Elevated blood glucose level

annierak · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Because of the risk of blood and body fluid exposure, it is recommended that all health care workers be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus. All health care workers should engage in frequent handwashing, but handwashing is not the primary mechanism to prevent the onset of hepatitis B. Avoiding foreign travel and drinking bottled water only will not reduce the risk of hepatitis B.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
Symptoms of fat emboli include hypoxemia, mental status changes, petechiae, seizures, and a body temperature greater than 101.3F. Cough, protein in the urine, and elevated blood glucose level are not symptoms of fat emboli.