Author Question: The nurse obtains a new, dry nebulizer when preparing to give an elderly asthmatic client a ... (Read 42 times)

dollx · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.