A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. ...

[jayhills49]

A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. pertussis. What actions should the nurse take for this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. restrict fluids
  2. monitor intake and output
  3. place in respiratory isolation
  4. administer erythromycin as prescribed
  5. report the test results to the local health department

Question 2

A hospitalized patient is diagnosed with influenza. What actions should the nurse take to help this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. assign the patient to a private room
  2. implement droplet precautions
  3. wear a mask when caring for the patient
  4. measure the patient for a HEPA filter face mask
  5. apply a mask to the patient when transporting the patient out of the room

[sarajane1989]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Erythromycin is the antibiotic of choice to eradicate B. pertussis infection. Respiratory isolation is instituted for 5 days after antibiotic therapy is started. All probable and confirmed cases of pertussis must be reported to the local health department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fluids do not need to be restricted and intake and output do not need to be monitored for pertussis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Droplet precautions should be implemented for patients with suspected or confirmed influenza, and they should be assigned private room. A mask should be worn by caregivers. The patient should be masked when being transported within the facility. A mask with a HEPA filter is used by healthcare providers when caring for patients with tuberculosis.

[jayhills49]

Thank you

[sarajane1989]

No problemo