A nurse from the State Health Department is instructing a group of nurses regarding reportable infections. Which of the following infections should the nurse report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

A. A client who has an ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch - While mucus in the ileal conduit pouch should be monitored, it is not an urgent priority compared to assessing for potential complications such as bleeding in another client.

B. A client who has an arteriovenous fistula that vibrates when palpated - A vibrating arteriovenous fistula indicates normal functioning and does not require immediate assessment.

C. A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate with red-tinged urine in the bag - Red-tinged urine may indicate bleeding, a potential complication after a transurethral resection of the prostate, requiring prompt assessment and intervention.

D. A client who has chronic kidney disease with cloudy dialysate outflow - While cloudy dialysate outflow may indicate infection or other complications in a client with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis, it is not as urgent as assessing for bleeding in the client with red- tinged urine.

A.

A. Justice refers to fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and the treatment of

individuals. By spending an equal amount of time with each client regardless of their background or actions, the nurse is demonstrating the principle of justice.

B. Autonomy refers to respecting the right of individuals to make their own decisions about their healthcare. While important, it does not directly relate to the nurse's equal allocation of time.

C. Nonmaleficence refers to the duty to do no harm. While relevant to nursing care, it does not directly apply to the equal distribution of time among clients.

D. Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty in communication. While important, it does not directly relate to the allocation of time among clients.