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appyboo

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The infection control practitioner plans an in-service on control of health care-associated infections. The program should concentrate on:
 
  a. observing nurses caring for patients.
  b. screening patients who are admitted to the hospital.
  c. educating hospital personnel about aseptic practices.
  d. discharging infectious patients from the hospital.

Question 2

Assuming responsibility for a patient's care forms a legally binding situation described as:
 
  a. nurse-patient relationship.
  b. accountability.
  c. advocacy.
  d. standard of care.



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Edwyer

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Answer to Question 1

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Duties of the infection control practitioner include staff education on infection control.

Answer to Question 2

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When the nurse assumes responsibility for a patient's care, the nurse-patient relationship is formed. This is a legally binding contract for which the nurse must take responsibility.




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


rleezy04

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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