During a care conference, a nurse shares the latest research on improving breastfeeding success for first-time mothers.
Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competency does this action support?

Choice A rationale

While it might seem helpful to offer to tell the parents for the client, it’s important to respect the client’s autonomy and confidentiality. The nurse should support the client in making their own decisions about disclosure.

Choice B rationale

It’s not necessarily true that the parents will have to be told why the client is being admitted. Confidentiality is a key aspect of healthcare, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like sexually transmitted infections.

Choice C rationale

This response is empathetic and non-judgmental. It acknowledges the client’s feelings and opens up a conversation without forcing any action. This allows the client to feel heard and supported, which is crucial in a healthcare setting.

Choice D rationale

While this response might be well-intentioned, it assumes that the parents will understand and doesn’t acknowledge the client’s fear or concern. It’s important for the nurse to validate the client’s feelings and provide support.

Choice A rationale

High-absorbency tampons are a known risk factor for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Often TSS results from toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, but the condition may also be caused by toxins produced by group A streptococcus (strep) bacteria. The condition is caused due to bacterial toxins from Streptococcus or Staphylococcus infection. Bacteria usually enter the body through openings in the skin such as wounds or cuts. The risk factors include open skin wound, having had recent surgery, using superabsorbent tampons or contraceptive sponges. Therefore, the nurse should include the use of high-absorbency tampons in the teaching as increasing the risk for contracting TSS.

Choice B rationale

Travel to foreign countries is not specifically mentioned as a risk factor for TSS. While traveling can expose individuals to a variety of health risks depending on the destination, it is not directly linked with an increased risk of TSS1234.

Choice C rationale

Mosquito bites are not a known risk factor for TSS. Mosquito bites can transmit certain diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, but they are not associated with TSS1234.

Choice D rationale

Having multiple sexual partners can increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections, but it is not a known risk factor for TSS. TSS is typically associated with superabsorbent tampon use, skin wounds, and recent surgery.