Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
The student nurse should dispose of waste soiled with blood and/or body fluids in a biohazard bin, not the office trash bin. The use of nonsterile gloves protects the student nurse from direct contact with the child's blood. Handwashing should be performed before and after client care. Asking permission to assess the child's injuries gains the child's attention and cooperation. Wearing a mask is not necessary when washing the child's abrasions.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1, 2
The nurse should always perform handwashing prior to physical contact with a client. Because this client has open wounds, the nurse should wear gloves during the physical assessment to protect against blood-borne pathogens. When the client's abdomen will be examined, it is important to have the client empty the bladder to promote client comfort and facilitate the examination. It is not a priority in this situation. The nurse should encourage the client to ask questions and offer comments during assessment. This helps the nurse gain accurate information and helps to relieve a client's anxiety. The nurse should always do a comparison of both sides of the body.