Author Question: There are several nosocomial infection risk factors for clients in healthcare facilities. Which ... (Read 92 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

There are several nosocomial infection risk factors for clients in healthcare facilities. Which client would be most at risk for a nosocomial infection?

A) A client in the emergency department with chest pain
B) A 26-year-old woman in her second trimester of pregnancy
C) A 66-year-old client with chronic pulmonary disease
D) An 88-year-old client on steroid medications

Question 2

The client in pain seeks relief from discomfort. Determining the pain's cause is key, so that effective treatment may begin as soon as possible. Several factors can initiate the pain response.

The nurse is reviewing physical causes of pain with a group of student nurses. What is the best response by a student nurse for possible physical causes of pain? 1 . Trauma
2 . Surgical incision
3 . Tumor growth
4 . Fatigue
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Sammyo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The client most at risk is the 88-year-old client on steroid medications. A very old age or a very young age increases vulnerability. A client in the emergency department with chest pain has just arrived in the facility and has not had enough time to be considered to have a nosocomial infection. The pregnant woman is at low risk. The 66-year-old client with chronic pulmonary disease is second in line for an infection because of a chronic respiratory condition, but is not as much as the 88-year-old client.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Physical causes include the mechanical stress of trauma, surgical incision, or tumor growth. Fatigue, fear of the unknown, and lack of knowledge about pain management can cause further muscle tightening.