A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?

B. Respiratory infections can spread via droplets, necessitating airborne precautions and isolation in a private negative pressure room to prevent transmission to other clients and healthcare workers.

A A compound fracture involves an open wound where the bone has punctured the skin. While this client may require isolation precautions due to the open wound, the primary concern is not infectious in nature.

C. Aspiration pneumonia can be caused by inhalation of oral or gastric contents into the lungs, leading to infection. Therefore, such a client does not require isolation.

D Acute ketoacidosis in diabetes mellitus is a metabolic emergency but is not typically contagious or requiring isolation precautions for infection control.

D. Wearing goggles or eye protection when irrigating a wound helps prevent splashes or sprays of contaminated fluid from entering the nurse's eyes.

A Gowns are typically used during direct patient contact if there is an expectation of substantial contact with blood or body fluids.

B Sterile gloves are not typically required for administering an intramuscular (IM) injection. Instead, clean non-sterile gloves are sufficient to maintain aseptic technique during the procedure.

C. Recapping needles using both hands can increase the risk of needlestick injuries. It is recommended to use a one-handed scoop method or a safety device to recap needles safely.