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Closing fire doors and doors to clients' rooms is a good practice to contain smoke and fire. However, this action alone does not address the immediate needs of dealing with the fire or alerting others. It is an important step in the overall fire response, but it should follow other more immediate actions.

Extinguishing the fire is a critical step, but it comes after ensuring the safety of all individuals. If the nurse has already removed the client from the room, the next priority is to alert others and ensure that the fire is managed properly.

While removing all clients from the unit is extremely important, it is usually done as part of a coordinated response that includes alerting others and ensuring the safety of everyone in the building. The nurse should first activate the fire alarm and then work on evacuating all clients if it’s safe to do so.

Reorienting the client can be part of care for someone with Alzheimer's disease, but it is more about providing direct care rather than advocacy. Advocacy involves taking actions to ensure the client's rights and needs are addressed in a broader sense, including facilitating their access to appropriate resources and services.

While performing cognitive assessments is important for monitoring the client's condition and adjusting care plans, it is primarily a clinical task. Advocacy involves supporting the client's overall well- being and ensuring they receive appropriate care and services, rather than just performing assessments.

Providing assistance with ambulation is an essential aspect of daily care and safety but does not specifically reflect advocacy. Advocacy involves broader actions that address the client’s needs and rights in a more comprehensive way, including accessing specialized services and resources.

A nurse refuses to actively participate during an elective abortion procedure scheduled for her client. This behavior is an example of conscientious objection, which allows healthcare professionals to refuse to participate in procedures that conflict with their personal beliefs.

A nurse gives prescribed opioids to a client who has a terminal illness and respirations of 8/min. This behavior is appropriate for a client with a terminal illness who is experiencing pain, as opioid medications can be used to manage pain even if they may also depress respirations.

A nurse informs a confused client who wants to go home that he is going to stay at the facility until he is better. This behavior may be necessary to protect the client's safety, but it does not necessarily indicate a need for further education.

This is a standard intervention for phototherapy, as it helps to protect the eyes from excessive light exposure.

Check the neurovascular status every 4 hr of a child who had a hip spica cast placed 6 hr ago. This is a necessary intervention to monitor for potential complications, such as compartment syndrome, after a cast is applied.

Administer a bronchodilator two times a day for child who has cystic fibrosis. This is a common treatment for cystic fibrosis, as bronchodilators help to open the airways and improve breathing.

Speaking slowly can help with understanding to some extent, but it does not address language barriers effectively. If the client does not understand the language being spoken, speaking slowly in that language will not improve comprehension.

Using medical terminology can be confusing, especially for someone who may not be familiar with the language. Simplifying language and avoiding jargon is important for clear communication. Medical terminology may not be understood by the client and could lead to misunderstandings.

While a family member may be able to provide some assistance, they might not be trained in medical terminology or fully understand the nuances of the medication instructions. Additionally, relying on family members for interpretation can lead to privacy concerns and potential miscommunication. It is better to use a professional interpreter who is trained in medical terminology to ensure accurate communication.

Trichomoniasis is generally not a reportable infection in most regions. While it is a common STI and has public health implications, it is usually not mandated to be reported to the health department. However, its management may still be important in individual patient care and education.

HPV is a very common virus with many different strains, including some that are associated with cervical cancer. Generally, HPV infection itself is not reportable to public health departments, although certain HPV-related cancers or cases of HPV-related conditions may be reported under specific circumstances.

Candidiasis, often caused by Candida species, is a fungal infection and is typically not reportable to the health department. It is usually managed in clinical settings and does not require reporting to public health authorities unless it is part of an unusual outbreak or occurs in a specific context (e.g., invasive candidiasis in immunocompromised patients).

Cutaneous anthrax is caused by a bacterium, not a virus, so antiviral medications are not effective for treating it. The treatment for cutaneous anthrax involves antibiotics, not antiviral drugs. Thus, planning to administer antiviral medication is not appropriate for this condition.

While N95 respirators are used for airborne precautions, cutaneous anthrax is not typically transmitted via airborne routes. The primary mode of transmission is through direct contact with infected animal products or contaminated materials. Standard precautions are usually sufficient for cutaneous anthrax, but in certain settings, additional precautions might be considered based on specific facility protocols.

A surgical mask is typically used to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets and is more relevant for infections that are spread through the respiratory route. Since cutaneous anthrax is not transmitted through respiratory droplets, placing a surgical mask on the client during transfer is not required.

While senior management plays a critical role in overall budgetary planning, involving staff in budgetary decisions can be important for identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial management at all levels.

While additional assistive personnel might improve patient care and staff workload, it does not directly address cost reduction. Staffing an extra person each shift can increase costs rather than reduce them. Cost reduction strategies should focus on improving efficiency and reducing waste rather than simply adding resources.

Planning budget needs based on an average client stay over 6 months might not be the most effective approach. Budget planning should consider more dynamic factors, such as current patient volume, acuity, and shorter-term trends. Relying on average stay data might not accurately reflect current needs and could lead to either overestimating or underestimating the budget requirements.