Author Question: MC Evidence based nursing practice has identified which one of the following surgical scrub agents ... (Read 23 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

MC Evidence based nursing practice has identified which one of the following surgical scrub agents as most effective in reducing organisms?

A. Betadine
B. Povidone-iodine
C. Chlorhexidine
D. Septi-soft

Question 2

A nurse appropriately measures intake and output by:

A. Recording 50 of ice chip consumption
B. Checking urinary output every 24 hours
C. Emptying the chest tube drainage every 2 hours
D. Subtracting liquid medications from the total intake

al · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Measure liquids with meals, gelatin, custards, ice cream, Popsicles, sherbets, ice chips (recorded as 50 of measured volume e.g., 100 ml of ice chips equals 50 ml of water).
B. Instruct client and family to call nurse to empty contents of urinal, urine hat, or commode each time it is used.
C. Chest tube drainage is emptied ONLY when container is nearly full. A closed system is necessary to maintain lung reexpansion.
D. Liquid medicines such as antacids are counted as fluid intake, as are fluids with medications.