A nurse is completing the 8-hr 1&0 record for a client who consumed 4 oz of clear soda, 1 piece of toast, 12 oz of water, 1 cup of fruit-flavored gelatin, and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

The client also received 300 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)mL.

Choice A rationale:

Applying a warm pack can increase swelling and pain, so it is not recommended.

Choice B rationale:

Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade can help to reduce the amount of venom that is released into the body.

Choice C rationale:

Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.

Choice D rationale:

Sucking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause infection, so it is not recommended.

Choice A rationale:

Changing soiled linens daily is important, but it is not the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Choice B rationale:

Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens. It should be performed before and after every client interaction, before and after any procedure, and after any contact with potentially infectious material.

Choice C rationale:

Discarding used syringes in appropriate containers is important for safety, but it does not directly prevent the spread of pathogens.

Choice D rationale:

Properly disposing of contaminated equipment is important, but hand hygiene is more effective at preventing the spread of pathogens.