A nurse is caring for a client who reports the use of chondroitin and glucosamine. The health benefit of this supplement combination is to do which of the following?

A. Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) requires airborne precautions due to its transmission via respiratory droplets or aerosols.

B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is typically transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment and does not require droplet precautions.

C. Pertussis (whooping cough) is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions to prevent transmission to others.

D. Rotavirus is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route and requires contact precautions, not droplet precautions.

A.

A. Adequate hydration helps maintain skin integrity and reduces the risk of pressure injuries by keeping the skin hydrated and resilient.

B. Moisturizing dry skin is important for overall skin health but may not directly prevent pressure injuries.

C. While maintaining a comfortable room environment is important for the client's overall well- being, a dehumidifier specifically may not directly prevent pressure injuries.

D. Donut ring pillows are not recommended for pressure injury prevention as they can actually increase pressure on vulnerable areas of the skin, leading to tissue damage.