Author Question: During an assessment an older male patient states that he has not been happy in life because he does ... (Read 79 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

During an assessment an older male patient states that he has not been happy in life because he does not deserve to be loved. The nurse realizes that this patient believes love has been withheld because of which criteria? (Select all that apply.)

A) Productivity
B) Social position
C) Education level
D) Physical condition
E) Material possessions

Question 2

The nurse discusses hand hygiene with the staff specifically regarding Clostridium difficile. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching plan?

A) Avoid the use of bleach and bleach cleaners in C. difficile isolation rooms, as the bleach does not kill the spores.
B) Hand washing is required with running water and soap to remove the spores from the caregivers' hands.
C) The spores are transmitted only from direct contact, so wear gloves when touching the patient.
D) Use of alcohol-based hand cleansers is appropriate for use before and after each patient contact.

dantucker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Spiritual love is unconditional and people need to feel loved regardless of their physical condition, social position, material possessions, or productivity. Educational level is not identified as a condition for being loved.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Alcohol-based hand cleansers do not remove the spores from the hands of caregivers, and running water is required. Caregivers should wear gloves when entering the isolation room (not just when touching the patient).