A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has Pneumocystis carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?

Choice A reason: "Tell me about what medications you are taking." is not the most appropriate statement by the nurse, because it is not related to the psychosocial assessment. Medications are part of the physical or pharmacological assessment, which focuses on the type, dose, frequency, and effectiveness of the drugs that the client is taking for rheumatoid arthritis. Medications may have some psychosocial implications, such as side effects, costs, or adherence, but they are not the main focus of the psychosocial assessment.

Choice B reason: "What physical limitations are you experiencing?" is not the most appropriate statement by the nurse, because it is not related to the psychosocial assessment. Physical limitations are part of the functional or mobility assessment, which focuses on the range of motion, strength, endurance, and coordination of the joints and muscles that are affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Physical limitations may have some psychosocial implications, such as pain, disability, or dependence, but they are not the main focus of the psychosocial assessment.

Choice C reason: "How does this impact your role in your family?" is the most appropriate statement by the nurse, because it is related to the psychosocial assessment. Role in the family is part of the social or relational assessment, which focuses on the interactions, responsibilities, and expectations of the client and their family members in relation to rheumatoid arthritis. Role in the family may have significant psychosocial implications, such as role changes, role conflicts, role strain, or role loss, which can affect the client's selfesteem, identity, and coping.

Choice D reason: "What therapies are you using to reduce swelling?" is not the most appropriate statement by the nurse, because it is not related to the psychosocial assessment. Therapies are part of the physical or nonpharmacological assessment, which focuses on the modalities, techniques, or devices that the client is using to manage the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Therapies may have some psychosocial implications, such as availability, accessibility, or preference, but they are not the main focus of the psychosocial assessment.

Choice A reason: Obtaining a PAPR mask is not a step in preparing a sterile field. A PAPR mask is a powered airpurifying respirator that protects the wearer from airborne contaminants. It is not required for setting up a sterile field, unless the client has a highly infectious disease.

Choice B reason: Do not turn away from the sterile field is a step in preparing a sterile field. Turning away from the sterile field can contaminate the field or the items on it. The nurse should always face the sterile field and keep it in view.

Choice C reason: Add items to the sterile field by dropping them gently is a step in preparing a sterile field. Dropping items gently onto the sterile field prevents splashing or touching the field or the items. The nurse should open the sterile packages away from the field and drop the items close to the edge of the field.

Choice D reason: Covering the sterile field once it is set up is not a step in preparing a sterile field. Covering the sterile field can compromise its sterility and create moisture that can harbor microorganisms. The nurse should not cover the sterile field unless it is necessary to move it or store it for later use.

Choice E reason: Preparing the client before setting up the sterile field is a step in preparing a sterile field. Preparing the client involves explaining the procedure, obtaining consent, providing privacy, and positioning the client. The nurse should prepare the client before setting up the sterile field to avoid leaving the field unattended or exposing it to the client's body fluids.