Which of the following should the nurse do if a female client is ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Which of the following should the nurse do if a female client is experiencing nipple discharge? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Note the color of the discharge.
  2. Determine if the discharge is from one or both breasts.
  3. Obtain a sample of the discharge with a sterile cotton-tipped swab.
  4. Assess the nipple drainage for occult blood
  5. Apply sterile bandages over the nipple.
  6. Pad the client's bra with gauze.

Question 2

The nurse is told to wear a Level B Hazmat suit when decontaminating victims of a mass casualty incident. The nurse realizes that this suit will provide:
 
  1. the highest level of respiratory and skin protection.
  2. resistance to chemicals, and it is impermeable to gases and vapors.
  3. respiratory protection, but it will allow chemical vapors to permeate the suit.
  4. splash protection and chemical resistance.

[BAOCHAU2803]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
If a female client is assessed with abnormal nipple discharge, the nurse should note the color of the discharge; determine if the discharge is from one or both breasts; obtain a sample of the discharge with a sterile cotton-tipped swab; and assess the drainage for occult blood. The nurse should not apply sterile bandages over the nipple nor pad the client's bra with gauze.

Answer to Question 2

3
There are three levels of personal protective equipment. With a Level A suit, the highest level of respiratory and chemical protection is provided. This suit provides resistance to chemicals and is impermeable to gases and vapors. In a Level B suit, there is respiratory protection but chemical vapors are able to permeate the suit. The Level C suit provides splash protection and chemical resistance.