Joint Commission (TJC) requires that a(n)

B Droplet precautions are used for pathogens that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or during procedures such as suctioning.

E. Healthcare workers should wear a surgical mask when within close proximity (within 3 feet) of a patient on droplet precautions. The mask helps prevent the inhalation of droplets that may contain infectious pathogens.

A. Negative pressure rooms are used for airborne precautions, not droplet precautions. Droplet precautions typically do not require negative pressure rooms.

C. Infections transmitted on air currents are managed with airborne precautions, not droplet precautions. Droplet transmission occurs over shorter distances (generally within 3 feet) due to larger respiratory droplets.

D. An N-95 mask is used for airborne precautions to filter smaller particles. For droplet precautions, healthcare workers typically wear a surgical mask to protect against larger respiratory droplets.

A. Establishing a trusting relationship is crucial in nursing care, including when addressing spiritual distress. This intervention allows the nurse to create a safe space for the client to express their feelings, concerns, and spiritual beliefs. It fosters open communication and helps the nurse understand the depth of the client's distress, which is essential for providing effective support and care.

B. Understanding the client's belief system, including their beliefs in a Supreme Being or higher power, is important in addressing spiritual distress. This information helps the nurse provide culturally and spiritually sensitive care that aligns with the client's values and preferences. However, while important, this would typically follow establishing a trusting relationship as it involves a deeper understanding of the client's spiritual perspective.

C. This response may come from a well-intentioned desire to reassure the client, but it oversimplifies the client's concerns and does not address the root of spiritual distress. Spiritual distress is often complex and may involve existential questions, fears, or conflicts related to beliefs, meaning, and purpose.

Offering simplistic reassurances without addressing these deeper issues may not effectively alleviate the client's distress.

D. Spiritual distress is distinct from physical problems, although it can manifest with physical symptoms. Focusing solely on the physical aspects may overlook the spiritual and existential concerns that underlie the client's distress. While it's important to assess physical symptoms comprehensively, this approach does not directly address the spiritual distress identified by the nurse.