A nurse is caring for a client who reports frequent headaches and believes balance is achieved through the concept of yin and yang. Which of the following foods should the nurse expect the client to choose to treat their headache?

A. Eyewear: Eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield, should be removed after the mask. Eyewear protects the eyes from exposure to infectious respiratory droplets or aerosols. When removing eyewear, the nurse should handle it by the sides and avoid touching the front surface, which may be contaminated.

B. Gloves: Gloves are the first item to be removed when leaving the client's room. This is because gloves are in direct contact with potentially contaminated surfaces or materials. Removing gloves first helps prevent the spread of pathogens from the gloves to other parts of the PPE or the nurse's skin.

C. Mask: After removing gloves, the nurse should remove the mask next. Masks are worn to protect the respiratory system from inhaling airborne infectious particles. When removing the mask, it's important to handle it by the straps or ties and avoid touching the front surface, which may have been exposed to pathogens.

D. Gown: The gown is the last item to be removed. Gowns provide coverage to protect clothing and skin from contamination. When removing the gown, it's important to do so carefully to avoid contaminating oneself or the surrounding environment.

A. Administer metronidazole:

Metronidazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. It is not effective against viral infections like influenza. Administering metronidazole would not prevent the spread of influenza.

B. Don protective eyewear before entering the room:

Protective eyewear is typically worn when there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials that could splash or splatter into the eyes. While protective eyewear is an important infection control measure in certain situations, it is not specifically indicated for preventing the spread of influenza, which primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.

C. Place the client in a negative airflow room:

Negative airflow rooms are designed to prevent airborne transmission of infectious agents by maintaining negative air pressure, which prevents contaminated air from flowing out of the room and into adjacent areas. While negative airflow rooms may be used for certain infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, they are not typically indicated for influenza, which primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. Moreover, negative airflow rooms are often limited in availability and may not be necessary for every client with influenza.

D. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client.

Influenza is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Wearing a mask when working within close proximity (within 3 feet) of the client helps prevent the nurse from inhaling respiratory droplets containing the influenza virus, reducing the risk of transmission. Masks act as a barrier that helps trap respiratory secretions and prevent them from reaching the nurse's mouth and nose.