A nurse is admitting an adolescent who has rubella.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The correct first action for the charge nurse to take in response to an increase in facility-acquired catheter infections is toidentify possible precipitating factors related to the infections. This is because understanding the root cause of the problem is crucial before implementing any changes or interventions. By identifying the factors contributing to the increase in infections, the nurse can then develop targeted strategies to address these specific issues.

Now, let’s discuss why the other options are not the first actions to take:

1. Schedule nursing staff training for infection control procedures: While training is important, it should be based on identified needs. Without first understanding the precipitating factors of the increased infections, the training may not address the actual issues at hand.

2. Meet with providers to discuss measures to decrease the infections: This could be a subsequent step after identifying the precipitating factors. Meeting with providers without concrete data or understanding of the problem may lead to ineffective solutions.

3. Revise the current policy for catheter care: Policy revision should be based on evidence and identified needs. It would be premature to revise policies without first understanding what factors are contributing to the increase in infections.

In summary, the first step in addressing a problem is always to understand its causes. Only then can effective solutions be developed and implemented.

Answer and explanation.

The correct answer is choice C, hypertension. Hypertension is a contraindication to living kidney donation because it can increase the risk of kidney disease and cardiovascular complications in the donor. Hypertension can also affect the quality and survival of the donated kidney in the recipient.

Therefore, a potential donor with uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension should not undergo nephrectomy.

Choice A, osteoarthritis, is not a contraindication to living kidney donation.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that does not affect the kidneys or the cardiovascular system.

It may cause pain and stiffness in the joints, but it can be managed with medications and physical therapy. A potential donor with osteoarthritis can donate a kidney if they have normal kidney function and no other medical problems.

Choice B, primary glaucoma, is not a contraindication to living kidney donation.

Primary glaucoma is a condition that causes increased pressure in the eye and can lead to vision loss if untreated.

It does not affect the kidneys or the cardiovascular system. A potential donor with primary glaucoma can donate a kidney if they have normal kidney function and no other medical problems.

Choice D, amputation, is not a contraindication to living kidney donation.

Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb due to injury, infection, or disease.

It does not affect the kidneys or the cardiovascular system. A potential donor with amputation can donate a kidney if they have normal kidney function and no other medical problems.

Normal ranges for blood pressure are less than 120/80 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure, respectively.

Normal ranges for kidney function are eGFR above 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and albuminuria below 30 mg/g.