A nurse is preparing nasopharyngeal suctioning for an adult client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

A) Measure the client’s vital signs: The first priority after a fall is to assess the client's physical condition to determine if any immediate harm or injury has occurred. Taking the vital signs allows the nurse to assess for signs of shock, internal injury, or other complications that could require urgent intervention. This step should be done before notifying the provider or completing paperwork.

B) Notify the client's provider: While notifying the provider is important, it is not the first step. The nurse's priority is to assess the client’s condition and ensure they are stable. Once the client’s condition has been assessed, the provider can be notified if necessary.

C) Complete an incident report: An incident report should be completed after the client’s immediate needs are addressed. While documentation of the fall is important, the priority is the client’s safety and well-being. The nurse should first evaluate and stabilize the client before focusing on administrative tasks like the incident report.

D) Document the fall in the client's medical record: Although documentation is essential, the first priority should always be assessing and stabilizing the client. Once the client’s safety is ensured, then documenting the event and any findings is appropriate.

A) Impetigo contagiosa: Impetigo contagiosa is a bacterial skin infection caused by either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. While it is contagious, it is not typically required to be reported to the state health department, as it is not considered a high-priority communicable disease that mandates immediate reporting.

B) Sarcoptes scabiei: Scabies, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a contagious parasitic skin infection. Although scabies can be easily spread, it is generally not a reportable disease to the state health department unless there is an outbreak in a specific setting, such as a healthcare facility or school.

C) Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is required by law to be reported to the state health department. Gonorrhea is a notifiable disease because of its potential for rapid transmission, complications, and its increasing resistance to antibiotics. Early reporting helps control the spread and provides opportunities for public health interventions.

D) Human papillomavirus (HPV): Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is not required to be reported to the state health department. While HPV is the most common STI and can lead to cancers such as cervical cancer, it is not mandated for reporting as an individual infection. However, certain types of HPV-related cancers may be tracked through cancer registries.