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TVarnum

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which action is MOST important when a nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia?
 
  a. following proper hand hygiene
  b. providing frequent oral care with a soft toothbrush
  c. encouraging the client to talk about fears and concerns
  d. administering prescribed vitamins and antiemetics

Question 2

When is a health care worker at greatest risk of being exposed to tuberculosis (TB)?
 
  a. during and after procedures that induce coughing in clients with TB
  b. when handling blood products of a client with HIV
  c. when caring for clients at risk for developing TB, such as clients who are HIV-positive
  d. when caring for clients who have come to the United States from other countries


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Nursing care of clients who have leukemia includes monitoring them for evidence of bleeding and infections, minimizing complications of chemotherapy, preventing injury and infection, improving nutritional status, and helping clients cope with their disease.

Answer to Question 2

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TB involves an acid-fast aerobic bacilli that is transmitted through inhalation. Clients should be placed in negative pressure precautions to avoid transmission.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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