Toni Long, a 45-year-old white female, is admitted to acute care for pneumonia. She has a history of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). She has increased susceptibility to infection due to lack of an adequate functioning immune system. She is being hospitalized for IV antibiotics. (Learning Objectives 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) 1. Describe the basic procedures for Standard Precautions that the nurse should utilize while caring for this client. 2. Describe specific factors that would predispose this client to nosocomial infections and how the nurse could prevent these type infections. 3. Would personal protective equipment be needed while caring for this client? Why or why not? 4. What teaching related to medical asepsis should be taught to this client/family
Toni Long, a 45-year-old white female, is admitted to acute care for pneumonia. She has a history of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). She has increased susceptibility to infection due to lack of an adequate functioning immune system. She is being hospitalized for IV antibiotics. (Learning Objectives 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) 1. Describe the basic procedures for Standard Precautions that the nurse should utilize while caring for this client. 2. Describe specific factors that would predispose this client to nosocomial infections and how the nurse could prevent these type infections. 3. Would personal protective equipment be needed while caring for this client? Why or why not? 4. What teaching related to medical asepsis should be taught to this client/family
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Toni Long, a 45-year-old white female, is admitted to acute care for pneumonia. She has a history of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). She has increased susceptibility to infection due to lack of an adequate functioning immune system. She is being hospitalized for IV antibiotics. (Learning Objectives 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
1. Describe the basic procedures for Standard Precautions that the nurse should utilize while caring for this client.
2. Describe specific factors that would predispose this client to nosocomial infections and how the nurse could prevent these type infections.
3. Would personal protective equipment be needed while caring for this client? Why or why not?
4. What teaching related to medical asepsis should be taught to this client/family?
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