Nursing Health & illness III- infection

What are the priority nursing interventions for a client with neutropenia in an emergency department? Select all that apply.

3. Obtain blood cultures immediately. 5. administer antibiotic STAT as prescribed

During data collection, the nurse inspects the client's nose and concludes that the client has an infection. Which finding supports the nurse's conclusion?

3. thick mucosal discharge

An infant with cardiopulmonary disease who displays signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia was admitted to the hospital. What condition is the infant likely to have?

4. Respiratory syncytial virus infection

A nurse is precepting a senior-level nursing student. Which statement made by the nursing student assures the preceptor that the student understands the importance of sepsis screening?

4. Sepsis mortality is affected greatly by treatments performed in the first 6 hours.

What factors put a client at risk for bacterial infections? Select all that apply.

3. Atopic dermatitis 4. Diabetes mellitus 5. Systemic antibiotics

Which intervention would be most beneficial in preventing a catheter-associated urinary tract infection in a postoperative client? 1

3. Removing the catheter within 24 hours

The nurse is caring for a client with sepsis who is hemodynamically stable. The client is complaining of abdominal pain. Which of these primary health care provider prescriptions should the nurse do first?

1. Draw peripheral blood cultures.

The urinalysis report of a client reveals cloudy urine. What does a nurse infer from the client's report? Correct 1

1. The client has a urinary infection.

The urinalysis report of a client reveals pH to be 6, turbidity-cloudy, specific gravity of 1.02, and 0.7 mg/dL of proteins. What does the primary healthcare provider infer from the findings?

1. infection

A client reports fever, redness, skin breakdown, and inflammation on the leg. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the area to be tender and edematous with diffused borders. What could be the possible condition?

2. Cellulitis

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and Cryptococcal pneumonia frequently is incontinent of feces and urine and produces copious sputum. When giving this client a bath, which protective equipment should the nursemake it a priority to use? Select all that apply.

2. Surgical mask 4. Gown 5. Gloves

Which clinical manifestation is associated with cellulitis?

4. Isolated erythematous pustules

Which drug prescribed to a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) turns urine reddish-orange in color?

4. Phenazopyridone

While performing a respiratory assessment of a client with pneumonia, a nurse hears these sounds. What should the nurse document in the client's medical record?

4. Pleural friction rubs

Which urinalysis finding indicates a urinary tract infection?

4. Presence of leukoesterase