A patient develops a high fever and has a urinary tract infection. The patient has malaise and is confused. The patient is
A) Septic
B) Anorexic
C) Lethargic
D) Apneic
Question 2
The nurse washes her hands for 1 minute before caring for her patient. The rationale for this is
A) To provide safe and effective nursing care
B) To prevent her from developing disease
C) Freedom from disease-producing organisms
D) The sterilization of her hands to prevent infection