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yoooooman

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A nurse is disinfecting some of the equipment in the room of an elderly client. Which of the following pieces of equipment has the highest risk of transmitting infection to an elderly client?
 
  A) Bath blanket
  B) Face shield
  C) Overbed table
  D) Humidifier

Question 2

A nurse, while off-duty, tells the physiotherapist that a client who was admitted to the nursing unit contracted AIDS due to exposure to sex workers at the age of 18 .
 
  The physiotherapist, during his usual care to the client, expresses his concern regarding his exposure to sex workers at an early age. The client discovers that the nurse has revealed the information to the physiotherapist. With what legal action could the nurse be charged? A) Libel
  B) Slander
  C) False imprisonment
  D) Unintentional tort


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Infections are often transmitted to elderly clients through equipment reservoirs such as indwelling urinary catheters, humidifiers, and oxygen equipment, or through incisional sites such as those for intravenous tubing, parenteral nutrition, or tube feedings. Use of proper aseptic techniques is essential to prevent the introduction of microorganisms. Bath blankets, face shields, and tables are not pieces of equipment that commonly transmits infections to elderly clients.

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The nurse can be charged with slander, which is a character attack uttered orally in the presence of others. Libel includes damaging statements written and read by others. The description is also not appropriate for false imprisonment. Slander is considered to be an intentional tort.


yoooooman

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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