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ericka1

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A client has been placed on Contact Precautions. The client's family is very afraid to visit for fear of being contaminated by the client. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Explain to them that these precautions are mandated by law.
  b. Inform them that the infection is the issue, not the client.
  c. Reassure the family that they will not get the infection.
  d. Tell the family it is important that they visit the client.

Question 2

A client is admitted with fever, myalgia, and a papular rash on the face, palms, and soles of the feet. What action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Obtain cultures of the lesions.
  b. Place the client on Airborne Precautions.
  c. Prepare to administer antibiotics.
  d. Provide comfort measures for the rash.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Families and clients often have negative reactions to isolation precautions. The nurse can explain that the infection is the problem, not the client, and encourage them to visit because following the precautions will prevent them from acquiring the infection. The other options do not give the family useful information to help them make an informed decision.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This client has manifestations of smallpox, a public health emergency, and should be placed on Airborne Precautions first before other care measures are implemented.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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