Which of the following dressing types is most appropriate for the nurses to apply to a small skin tear in an older adult client?

A. Implement neutropenia isolation: Neutropenia isolation is not applicable for a client with C. diff infection. Neutropenia isolation is used for clients with low neutrophil counts to protect them from exposure to pathogens due to their compromised immune system.
B. Disinfect equipment with bleach solution: Clostridium difficile spores are resistant to many disinfectants, but they can be effectively killed by bleach solutions (sodium hypochlorite).
Disinfecting equipment with bleach solution helps prevent the spread of C. diff infection.
C. Monitor the client for manifestations of fluid overload: Manifestations of fluid overload, such as edema or shortness of breath, are not typically associated with C. diff infection. Monitoring for fluid overload is important in other clinical contexts, such as heart failure.
D. Use alcohol hand sanitizer following client care: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective against C. diff spores. Hand hygiene should be performed with soap and water, as alcohol-based sanitizers are not effective against C. diff spores.

A. A phlebotomist is a technician specialized in drawing blood and does not play a role in identifying community health issues.
B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health agency that provides crucial data, research, and resources to address community health concerns and prevent pandemics.
C. The local fire and ambulance department primarily provides emergency services and is not focused on broader community health issues.
D. The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international public health agency that works to coordinate responses to health crises and identify global health trends, making it vital in addressing community health issues.
E. The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports nurses but does not primarily focus on identifying community health issues at the population level like the CDC or WHO.