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Themember4 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is being discharged after a surgical procedure. On what should the nurse instruct the client to reduce the risk of infection?

1. Hand-washing technique
2. The importance of adequate nutrition
3. Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
4. Increasing contact with others
5. Restricting rest period

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that the newly diagnosed communicable disease is negatively impacting employment and causing a stressful situation at home. What diagnosis should the nurse select as a priority for this client?

1. Anxiety
2. Acute Pain
3. Social Isolation
4. Low Self-Esteem

meganlapinski · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client on the correct hand-washing technique to reduce the risk of infection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Anxiety is appropriate because the client is discussing the impact of the communicable disease on work and home life.
Rationale 2: Acute Pain is not appropriate, as the client is not experiencing discomfort.
Rationale 3: Social Isolation is not appropriate, as the client has not been placed in transmission precaution at this time.
Rationale 4: Low Self-Esteem is incorrect because the client is not expressing negative comments about himself.