An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) removes isolation attire before leaving the room of a client who requires droplet precautions. Which action should the PN take?

To identify the potential source of the client's new-onset confusion and decreased appetite, the nurse can use the following assessment techniques:

• Ask to see the client's list of home medications: This can help identify any medications that may contribute to confusion or appetite changes.
• Determine if the client has recently lost a loved one: Emotional distress, such as grief from a recent loss, can contribute to changes in mental status and appetite.
• Measure the client's vital signs: Vital signs can provide important information about the client's overall health status and help identify any abnormalities that may be contributing to the symptoms.
• Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram: This can help assess the client's cardiac function and detect any cardiac-related causes for the symptoms.
• Ask about the client's last bowel movement: Changes in bowel habits can sometimes be indicative of underlying issues affecting appetite and overall health.
• Measure the client's abdominal circumference: This can help assess for any abdominal distension or changes that may be related to the client's symptoms.

Collecting a sputum and urine culture and sensitivities and having the client ambulate across the room are not directly related to identifying the potential source of confusion and decreased appetite in this case.

In cases of suspected child abuse, inconsistencies or discrepancies between the child's account of the injury and the caregiver's version are concerning. It raises questions about the credibility of the explanation provided by the caregiver and suggests a possible attempt to conceal the true cause of the injury. Such discrepancies may indicate that the injury was intentionally inflicted or that the child is being coerced or influenced to provide a false account.
While the other assessment findings may raise some level of concern, they are not as significant as the discrepancy between the child's and mother's versions of the injury:
A. "The mother refuses to answer questions about family history." While this behavior may raise some suspicion or cause for further investigation, it alone does not conclusively indicate child abuse. It may be related to other factors such as privacy concerns or cultural differences.
B. "The child has several abrasions on the chest and legs." While the presence of abrasions can be concerning, they alone do not provide sufficient evidence of child abuse. Children are prone to injuries and can obtain abrasions during normal play and activities.
C. "The child looks at the floor when answering the nurse's questions." This behavior may suggest shyness, anxiety, or discomfort, but it is not a definitive indicator of child abuse. Some children may exhibit such behaviors due to their personality or other factors unrelated to abuse. It is important to consider the child's overall behavior and communication patterns in conjunction with other assessment findings.