Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosed case of Clostridium difficile. The nurse expects ... (Read 53 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosed case of Clostridium difficile. The nurse expects to implement which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.)

a. Administration of protease inhibitors
b. Use of personal protective equipment
c. Patient teaching on methods to inhibit transmission
d. Preventing visitors from entering the room
e. Administration of intravenous fluids
f. Strict monitoring of intake and output

Question 2

Individuals of low socioeconomic status are at an increased risk for infection because of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Uninsured or underinsured status
b. Easy access to health screenings
c. High cost of medications
d. Inadequate nutrition
e. Mostly female gender

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E, F
Protease inhibitors are used for treatment of viral infections, not bacterial infections. The nurse wants to protect visitors from exposure to the bacteria and protect the patient from secondary infection while immunocompromised, but the patient will need the support of family and close friends. Contact isolation precautions must be strictly followed along with the use of personal protective equipment and teaching on methods to inhibit transmission to help break the chain of infection. Intravenous fluids and strict intake and output monitoring will be important for the patient suffering the effects of Clostridium difficile, because it causes diarrhea with fluid loss.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Individuals of low socioeconomic status tend to be part of the underinsured or uninsured population. Lack of insurance decreases accessibility to health care in general and health screening services specifically. High costs of medication and nutritious food also make this population at higher risk for infection. Gender has not been shown to be an increased risk factor for infection in the lower socioeconomic population.