The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client with a diagnosis of immunodeficiency. The nurse would incorporate which of the following as a priority in the plan of care?
A) Protecting the client from infection
B) Providing emotional support to decrease fear
C) Encouraging discussion about lifestyle changes
D) Identifying factors that decrease the immune function
Question 2
Factors that decrease the risk of nosocomial infections in older clients in hospitals and long-term care facilities include
A) using indwelling urinary catheters in clients who are incontinent of urine.
B) using aspiration precautions for clients with dysphagia.
C) prescribing antibiotics to treat viral infections.
D) sharing equipment without sanitization measures among several clients.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Elder Care Resource Phone Numbers
Positioning the client