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evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Infection control can present a challenge to the home care nurse, especially with clients who have open wounds. What teaching should the nurse provide to the client?

1. Handwashing and proper disposal of waste
2. Avoiding contact with the open wound
3. Prohibiting family members from changing dressings
4. Documentation of wound care procedures

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for elderly clients in long-term care facilities. What should be the nurse's highest priority when planning this care?

1. Providing regular periods of exercise daily
2. Maintaining a safe environment
3. Ensuring that they consume at least 1200 calories a day
4. Providing opportunities for social interactions

kalskdjl1212 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Effective handwashing and waste disposal are of paramount importance to infection control.
2. Clients could have contact with their own wounds.
3. Family members are taught to do the dressing changes.
4. Documentation is important, but not a part of infection control.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
2. Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.
3. The client's caloric intake would be identified through the physician and dietitian.
4. Although all the options are important, maintenance of a safe environment is always of highest priority.