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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client has a systemic infection that resulted from an untreated urinary tract infection. The client has malaise and is confused. The client is:

A) septic.
B) contagious.
C) lethargic.
D) toxic.

Question 2

The nurse performs hand hygiene with soap and water before caring for a client. What is the primary rationale for this action?

A) to protect the integrity of the nurse's immune system
B) to prevent the nurse from developing disease
C) to eliminate disease-producing organisms from the nurse's skin
D) to sterilize the nurse's hands to prevent infection

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Sepsis, a term that means poisoning of tissues, often is used to describe the presence of infection.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The purpose of hand hygiene is to protect clients from infection by removing microorganisms from the skin. This action directly addresses client safety but is not directly related to effectiveness of care. Hand hygiene protects the nurse from infection but the primary purpose is to protect clients. Hand hygiene greatly reduces the number of microorganisms on the skin but does not result in sterile skin surfaces.