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frankwu

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which should the nurse implement as the most important measure in preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function?
 
  a. Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient
  b. Placement of patients in private rooms with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration
  c. Administration of combinations of prophylactic antibiotics
  d. Creation of a sterile environment for the patient with the use of laminar airflow rooms

Question 2

Economics have dictated many significant changes in the health care delivery system. What is one major effect that economic factors have had on the patient population?
 
  A) Patients are in the hospital for a longer period of time.
  B) Patients have access to greater technology at lower costs.
  C) Patients with high home-care needs are being discharged into the community.
  D) Patient use of ambulatory care has decreased.


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blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Meticulous handwashing by medical and nursing personnel and strict asepsis are mandatory.

Answer to Question 2

C


frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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