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Arii_bell

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on: Jul 11, 2018
In addition to handwashing, what important precaution must the nurse take when changing the dressing of an AIDS patient?
 
  a. Wearing mask
  b. Wearing gown and gloves
  c. Wearing gloves
  d. Strict isolation

Question 2

The nurse is planning and providing the care of a patient with heart failure (HF). What will be the overall goals of management for this patient? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Improve functional status
  B) Increase cardiac contractility
  C) Extend survival
  D) Decrease pulmonary venous pressure
  E) Relieve patient symptoms


javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The use of Standard Precautions and body substance isolation has been shown not only to reduce the risk of blood-borne pathogens, but also to reduce the risk of transmission of other diseases between the patient and the health care worker.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E


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