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vicky

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A nurse considers culturing the wound if:
 
  A. The tissue is clean and dry
  B. Exudate is not present
  C. The client is afebrile
  D. The surrounding area has erythema

Question 2

Infection control practices that reduce and eliminate sources and transmission of infection are known as _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A, B, C, and D. Consider culturing a wound if it has a foul, purulent odor; inflammation surrounds the wound; a nondraining wound begins to drain; or client is febrile.

Answer to Question 2

transmission-based precautions
Transmission-based precautions are infection control practices that reduce and eliminate sources and transmission of infection and help to protect patients and health care providers from disease.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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