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silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse works in infection control at a large hospital. Which client does the nurse recognize as being at greatest risk for acquiring a fungal infection?

1. The client with severe burns over 20 of the body
2. The adolescent client with a fractured femur from an auto accident
3. The client with anemia who is pregnant with triplets
4. The client with malignant melanoma who is receiving chemotherapy

Question 2

The nurse plans to provide health promotion to a group of business travelers who are going to travel to Africa. What will the best teaching plan by the nurse include?

1. Plan to take antibiotics prophylactically.
2. Plan to take protease inhibitors prophylactically.
3. Plan to receive immunizations for malaria.
4. Plan to take antimalarial drugs prophylactically.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The client with burns is at risk, but will not acquire the infection if infection control procedures are followed.
Rationale 2: The adolescent with a fractured femur is not at risk.
Rationale 3: The pregnant client with anemia is not at risk.
Rationale 4: Chemotherapy suppresses the immune system; clients with a suppressed immune system are at highest risk.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Antibiotics are not necessary for travel into many countries.
Rationale 2: Protease inhibitors for viral infections are not recommended.
Rationale 3: To date, there are no effective immunizations against malaria.
Rationale 4: Taking antimalarial drugs prophylactically is recommended when traveling to countries where malaria is found.