The nurse obtains a new, dry nebulizer when preparing to give an ...

[dollx]

The nurse obtains a new, dry nebulizer when preparing to give an elderly asthmatic client a nebu-lizer treatment because the risk of infection is increased because:
 
  1. The client's age increases the risk factor for potential infection
  2. The client's immune system is compromised as a result of asthma
  3. There is a potential presence of Pseudomonas organisms in the reservoir
  4. There is a chance for microorganisms to enter the body via the respiratory system

Question 2

The nurse can best minimize the risk for infection when initiating an intravenous site by:
 
  1. Proper vein site selection
  2. Effective topical skin preparation
  3. Appropriate site dressing
  4. Gloving for the procedure

[Beatricemm]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Pseudomonas organisms survive and multiply in nebulizer reservoirs used in the care of clients with respiratory problems. While the remaining options are correct, they are not the primary rea-son for getting a new, dry nebulizer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
When a needle pierces a client's skin regardless of the location, organisms enter the body if prop-er skin prepping was not performed. The remaining options have an effect on infection control but not to the degree that skin prepping does.

[dollx]

Excellent

[milbourne11]

Great answer, keep it coming