In an attempt at reducing risk in the workplace, the nurse ...

[kamilo84]

In an attempt at reducing risk in the workplace, the nurse manager emphasizes which of the following nursing interventions to the staff?
 
  1. Assess vital signs only once daily.
   2. Raise the temperature in the client's room.
   3. Wash hands.
   4. Wear a mask for all client care.

Question 2

The nurse is discharging a 15-year-old first-time mother and her baby. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
 
  1. Call your pediatrician if the baby's temperature 97F..
   2. Your baby's stools will change to a golden yellow color when your milk comes in..
   3. You can wipe away any eye drainage that might form..
   4. Your infant should wet a diaper at least six times per day..

[amanda_14]

Answer to Question 1

3. Wash hands.

Rationale:
Washing hands is always the first and best way to stop the spread of microorganisms, which cause infections. Assessing vital signs is important but should be done more frequently than once daily. Raising the temperature in a client's room would contribute to the growth of microorganisms. Wearing a mask for all clients is not practical and is unnecessary unless a microorganism is airborne and the client is in isolation.

Answer to Question 2

4. Your infant should wet a diaper at least six times per day..

Rationale:
A minimum of six wet diapers per day indicates adequate fluid intake for the infant. A temperature of 97F is considered normal. Stool color turns a golden brown when lactation is established. Eye drainage is abnormal and should be reported to the baby's provider.

[kamilo84]

Excellent

[tandmlomax84]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it