A nurse is preparing the body of a client who is deceased to be viewed by the family. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. A nursing colleague documenting vitals in the electronic medical record (EMR) of a client that the colleague is caring for: This is appropriate documentation practice. Nurses are responsible for documenting client information in the EMR when they provide direct care, ensuring accurate and timely records.

B. A nursing colleague printing material that does not contain identifiable information from a client's electronic medical record (EMR) for professional use: If no identifiable client information is included, and it is for professional, educational, or training purposes, this action is acceptable and does not violate confidentiality.

C. A nursing colleague discussing a client's diagnosis with another staff member on the unit who is not involved in the client's care: Discussing confidential client information with staff not directly involved in the client's care is a violation of HIPAA and breaches client privacy. Only staff responsible for the client's care should access or discuss their health information.

D. A nursing colleague discussing a client's treatment plan with another nurse on the unit as part of the end-of-shift handoff report: This is appropriate because handoff reports ensure continuity of care. Discussing necessary client information with the next caregiver is essential for safe, effective client management.

A. Handling cat feces: Toxoplasmosis is most commonly transmitted through exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite found in cat feces. Handling contaminated litter, soil, or sand without proper hygiene can lead to infection, making this the correct response.

B. Drinking contaminated water: While contaminated water can transmit various infections, toxoplasmosis is primarily associated with exposure to cat feces or undercooked meat, not typically with drinking water.

C. Eating shellfish: Eating shellfish can expose individuals to other types of infections, such as hepatitis A or certain bacterial infections, but it is not a known source of toxoplasmosis.

D. Touching body fluids: Toxoplasmosis is not spread through casual contact with body fluids like saliva, blood, or urine. It is mainly transmitted through ingestion of the parasite from contaminated sources.