A patient comes to the clinic with a complaint of painful, itchy feet. On interview, the patient tells the nurse that he is a college student living in a dormitory apartment that he shares with five other students.
What teaching should the nurse provide for this patient?
a. Don't eat with the other students.
b. Avoid sharing razors and other personal items.
c. Have a complete blood count (CBC) checked monthly.
d. Disinfect showers and bathroom floors weekly after use.
Question 2
The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation.
a. Oral temperature 38.6 C/101.5 F
b. Thick, green nasal discharge
c. Patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0 to 10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
d. WBC 20 cells/McL 109/L
e. Patient reports, I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days.
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