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Starlight

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The nurse is aware that it is important to break the chain of infection. Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a client?
 
  a. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
  b. Wearing disposable gloves
  c. Isolating the client's articles
  d. Changing soiled dressings

Question 2

Which of the following is the first step in initiating a change to a risk-taking behaviour such as smoking?
 
  a. Assess tobacco use, in terms of amount and frequency.
  b. Decide which strategies would be most effective for the client.
  c. Complete a physical assessment of the client.
  d. Understand the client's values and work with him or her in order to improve health.



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Answer to Question 1

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To control or eliminate reservoir sites for infection, the nurse eliminates or controls sources of body fluids, drainage, or solutions that might harbour microorganisms. The nurse also carefully discards articles that become contaminated with infectious material, such as in changing soiled dressings.
Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing is an intervention to control a portal of exit.
Wearing disposable gloves helps protect the susceptible host.
Isolating the client's articles is an intervention to control transmission.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse must be able to appraise and understand the client's cultural beliefs, values, and prac-tices in order to work with him or her to determine the needs and interventions most likely to improve health.
In assessing the client's tobacco use, the nurse would certainly take into account the number of cigarettes smoked per day. However, this would not cause a change in the risk-taking behaviour.
Making decisions for clients does not enable individuals to assume responsibility for their health care decisions, nor does it promote a commitment to change.
A physical examination of the client would follow once the working relationship was established. It is not the main factor that would lead to a change in client behaviour.




Starlight

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


Laurenleakan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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