A nurse is assessing a client who has the following vital signs: oral temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F), apical pulse rate 80/min, radial pulse rate 62/min, respiratory rate 16/min, and blood pressure 132/40 mm Hg. What is the client's pulse pressure?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Hydrogen peroxide is not recommended for cleaning surfaces contaminated with blood as it is not as effective as other agents and may not adequately disinfect surfaces.

B. Isopropyl alcohol can be effective for disinfecting surfaces contaminated with blood, but it is less effective against certain bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B virus compared to chlorine bleach.

C. Chlorine bleach is an effective agent for cleaning surfaces contaminated with blood and is recommended by CDC guidelines for disinfecting against bloodborne pathogens.

D. Chlorhexidine is primarily used as a skin antiseptic and is not typically used for cleaning surfaces contaminated with blood.

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A. Educating the client on covering the nose and mouth with tissues when coughing helps prevent the spread of tuberculosis by containing respiratory secretions.

B. A client with active tuberculosis should not return to work until they have completed a sufficient duration of treatment and are deemed non-infectious, not solely based on negative sputum cultures.

C. The client remains contagious until they have been on appropriate medication therapy for a sufficient duration and are deemed non-infectious by healthcare providers, usually after several weeks of treatment rather than just one week.

D. While wearing protective masks may be recommended for healthcare workers or individuals with compromised immune systems, it's not necessary for the client's family members unless they are in close contact with the client for an extended period.