Bonnie Billy, a 65-year-old Native American female, has a history of diabetes and alcoholism. She is being admitted to the hospital with a positive tuberculin test and is placed in isolation. Her chest X-ray reveals she has pneumonia and active tuberculosis. She will also be placed on delirium tremors precautions related to alcoholism. Mrs. Billy also receives insulin to control her diabetes. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7) 1. In what type of isolation will Mrs. Billy be placed? Describe how the nurse would set up for this type of isolation. 2. What is the purpose of this airborne transmission isolation? 3. Describe how the nurse would administer all types of medications to a client in this type of isolation.
Bonnie Billy, a 65-year-old Native American female, has a history of diabetes and alcoholism. She is being admitted to the hospital with a positive tuberculin test and is placed in isolation. Her chest X-ray reveals she has pneumonia and active tuberculosis. She will also be placed on delirium tremors precautions related to alcoholism. Mrs. Billy also receives insulin to control her diabetes. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
1. In what type of isolation will Mrs. Billy be placed? Describe how the nurse would set up for this type of isolation.
2. What is the purpose of this airborne transmission isolation?
3. Describe how the nurse would administer all types of medications to a client in this type of isolation.
4. Describe the process of reporting infectious diseases in a healthcare facility.
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