The mother of a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will develop illnesses from being around people from outside the family. What is the nurse’s best response?

Choice A reason: The main side effect of acetaminophen is gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is not a teaching that the nurse should include in the education, because it is incorrect and misleading. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that is commonly used for osteoarthritis, but it does not have antiinflammatory properties. Acetaminophen does not cause GI bleeding, unlike NSAIDs, which can irritate the stomach lining and increase the risk of ulcers and bleeding. The main side effect of acetaminophen is liver damage, which can occur if the dose is exceeded or if the drug is combined with alcohol or other hepatotoxic substances.

Choice B reason: You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day is a teaching that the nurse should include in the education, because it is correct and important. Acetaminophen has a maximum daily dose of 4000 mg for adults, which should not be exceeded to avoid the risk of liver damage or overdose. Acetaminophen can be found in many overthecounter and prescription products, such as cold and flu remedies, cough syrups, or combination analgesics. Therefore, the client should read the labels carefully and keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen they are taking from all sources.

Choice C reason: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are very safe and have no side effects is not a teaching that the nurse should include in the education, because it is incorrect and misleading. NSAIDs are a group of drugs that have antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects, and that are commonly used for osteoarthritis. However, NSAIDs are not very safe and have many side effects, such as GI bleeding, ulcers, kidney damage, cardiovascular events, allergic reactions, or interactions with other drugs. Therefore, the client should use NSAIDs with caution and under the supervision of the provider.

Choice D reason: The most common adverse effect of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are liver failure and tinnitus is not a teaching that the nurse should include in the education, because it is incorrect and misleading. Liver failure and tinnitus are not the most common adverse effects of NSAIDs, but rather rare and serious ones. Liver failure can occur in some cases of NSAID overdose or hypersensitivity, while tinnitus can occur in some cases of NSAID toxicity or high doses. The most common adverse effects of NSAIDs are GI bleeding, ulcers, or irritation, which can affect up to 15% of the users.

Choice A reason: Creating a susceptible host is not a way to break the chain of infection, but rather a way to facilitate it. A susceptible host is someone who is vulnerable to infection due to factors such as age, immunocompromised status, or chronic diseases.

Choice B reason: Maintaining the integrity of a portal of entry is a way to break the chain of infection, because it prevents the entry of microorganisms into the body. A portal of entry is any place where microorganisms can enter the body, such as the skin, mucous membranes, or respiratory tract. By reducing skin breakdown, the nurse is protecting the skin from becoming a portal of entry for infection.

Choice C reason: Creating a reservoir to decrease the risk of infection is a contradiction, because a reservoir is a place where microorganisms can multiply and survive, such as a human, animal, or environment. A reservoir increases the risk of infection, not decreases it.

Choice D reason: Sterilizing the area to reduce the reservoir risk is a way to break the chain of infection, but it is not related to reducing skin breakdown. Sterilizing the area means killing or removing all microorganisms from a surface or object, such as a surgical instrument or a wound dressing. This can reduce the reservoir risk, but it does not affect the integrity of the skin as a portal of entry.