A nurse is planning care for a client who has been placed on airborne precautions. Which of the following in an appropriate nursing precaution?

Allow the client to ambulate in the hall

Apply a N95 mask prior to entering the room

Stand 6 feet away from the client

Provide a positive air pressure room

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Allowing the client to ambulate in the hall would not be an appropriate precaution for airborne precautions.

B.   This is an appropriate precaution to prevent the nurse from inhaling airborne pathogens.
C.   While maintaining distance may help reduce the risk of transmission, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment is essential.
D.   Providing a positive air pressure room is not typically a nursing precaution but rather a facility consideration for isolation rooms.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe helps to maintain clear airways and prevent respiratory infections.
B. Turning the client every 2 hours is important for preventing pressure ulcers and maintaining skin integrity.
C. Keeping the skin clean and dry helps to prevent skin breakdown and infections, serving as a barrier against pathogens.
D. Applying lotion to clean skin may keep the skin moisturized hence preventing skin breakdown.

E. Urinary incontinence is associated with skin breakdown hence the development of bedsores. Therefore, assisting the client with voiding is important for maintaining urinary function and skin integrity.

A. undertake mild exercise like gardening B. avoid crowds C. monitor oral temperature weekly D. eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Mild exercise like gardening may be suitable for some clients with leukopenia, but it is not a specific precaution related to their immune status.

B. Clients with leukopenia have reduced white blood cell counts, making them more susceptible to infections. Avoiding crowds helps reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents.
C. Monitoring oral temperature weekly is important for early detection of infection.

However, it should be done more frequently, daily and not weekly.

D. While eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is generally beneficial for overall health, a patient with leukopenia is encouraged to eat cooked foods due to their low immunity.

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