Exam 9: Infection

List the pathophysiology concepts related to the onset of sepsis in sequential order.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has acute conjunctivitis from Staphylococcus. Which should the nurse include when teaching this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who developed sepsis from a pressure ulcer while residing in a long-term care facility. The family asks how they can help prevent this from happening again in the future. Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is providing teaching on preventing sepsis. Which should the nurse include as a major risk factor for the development of this health problem?

The nurse is providing teaching to parents about urinary tract infections (UTIs)in preschool children. The nurse should inform the parents that which of the following are common symptoms of UTI in this age group? Select all that apply.

4)The nurse is caring for a client with gangrene of the toe. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse anticipate preparing the client for?

Which type of pneumonia rarely occurs in individuals with normal immune function?

A client is receiving IV antibiotics for the treatment of a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care to this client? Select all that apply.

A mother brings in her 6-year-old daughter with signs and symptoms of fever, reduced voiding, uncontrolled voiding, and pain during urination. The daughter is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which nursing outcome is most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who refuses treatment for otitis media. The nurse correctly teaches the client that she is at increased risk for developing which condition?

Which question best helps the nurse establish a common cause of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)in a preadolescent female client?

Which instruction should the nurse provide to an adolescent client with otitis media with regard to pain?

Which interventions should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for a client diagnosed with influenza? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a client at risk for tuberculosis (TB)should include which symptoms of the disease when educating the client? Select all that apply.

Which actions should the nurse take to help the client with bowel and bladder dysfunction reduce the risk of infection? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a group of clients with influenza. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for complications?

An adult client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of kidney stones. The healthcare provider prescribes IV fluids, x-rays, blood work, and a Foley catheter for the client. The nurse is caring for the client 3 days after admission and documents morning vital signs of 101°F, heart rate 92, respirations 25, and blood pressure 120/80. The urinary output has decreased, and the urine is cloudy and dark amber. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

One method of preventing sepsis in hospitalized clients is

A nurse is planning an in-service on preventing infection for the staff nurses on a hospital's medical-surgical unit. Which of the following should be the priority teaching point for this in-service?

The nurse is planning care for a client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The client lives alone in an apartment and will continue treatment at home. When reviewing the client's history, the nurse notes that the client has had trouble complying with medication regimens in the past. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this client?