A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's 1,500 mL IV to infuse at 50 mL/hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A rationale:

Placing the client on airborne precautions for measles is the appropriate action. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets. Airborne precautions, including wearing a mask, are essential to prevent the transmission of the virus to others. This action is in line with infection control protocols and ensures the safety of both healthcare providers and other patients.

Choice B rationale:

Having the client wear a mask for transport to radiology is a necessary precaution to prevent the spread of measles to others in the healthcare facility. It helps contain respiratory droplets and reduces the risk of transmission. This action aligns with infection control guidelines and is appropriate in this context.

Choice C rationale:

Wearing an N95 respirator when caring for a client with measles is necessary to protect healthcare providers from inhaling infectious particles. Measles is highly contagious, and airborne precautions, including the use of appropriate respiratory protection, are crucial. This action demonstrates the nurse's understanding of infection control measures.

Choice D rationale:

Ensuring the client's room maintains a positive airflow is wrong in anairborne infection isolation room. Negativeairflow helps prevent the contaminated air from flowing out of the room and spreading the infection to other areas of the healthcare facility. This action is consistent with the recommended infection control practices for airborne diseases.

- A. Incorrect. The nurse should check the functioning of oxygen equipment daily, not weekly, to ensure safety and proper delivery of oxygen.

- B. Correct. The nurse should instruct the client to wear clothing made with cotton fabrics while oxygen is in use, as synthetic fabrics can generate static electricity and cause sparks that could ignite the oxygen.

- C. Incorrect. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid petroleum-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, as they are flammable and could cause burns if exposed to oxygen. The nurse should recommend water-soluble lubricants, such as K-Y jelly, instead.

- D. Incorrect. The nurse should instruct the client to store full oxygen tanks upright, not on their side, to prevent them from rolling and damaging the valve or regulator.