A nurse is evaluating the allergy profile of a client who has Graves' disease and is to undergo a thyroid scan. The nurse should identify which of the following allergies as a contraindication for the client to undergo a thyroid scan?

A. Herpes simplex virus 2: Herpes simplex virus infections are not typically reportable to the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These infections are commonly managed at the local level.

B. Candida albicans: Candida albicans infections are not typically reportable to the CDC. Candida species are common pathogens and are usually managed at the local level.

C. Staphylococcus aureus: Staphylococcus aureus infections, including methicillin-resistant

Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are not typically reportable to the CDC unless part of a larger outbreak or public health concern.

D. Lyme disease: Lyme disease is a reportable infection that requires notification to public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness transmitted through the bite of infected ticks.

A. Taking the client to the bathroom after a preoperative injection may be unsafe because many preoperative medications can cause sedation or dizziness, increasing the risk of falls.
B. Verification of the surgical site should occur before administration of preoperative medications, as the client may be sedated and unable to participate accurately afterward.
C. Teaching deep breathing and coughing exercises is most effective before sedation, when the client is alert and able to learn and follow instructions.
D. Raising the side rails on the bed is a priority safety measure after administering preoperative sedatives, as it helps prevent falls and injury while the client is drowsy or unsteady.