A nurse is assessing a client who has an obstruction in the small intestine. Clinical manifestations that the nurse would expect include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Choice A rationale

Medical asepsis does not kill all organisms; it reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level. Complete sterilization, which kills all organisms, is a characteristic of surgical asepsis.

Choice B rationale

Medical asepsis does not require the use of sterile attire to protect the patient. This is a practice associated with surgical asepsis to maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures.

Choice C rationale

Medical asepsis is not confined to the patient's room. It involves practices that reduce the risk of infection in various healthcare settings, not just in the patient's room.

Choice D rationale

Medical asepsis involves the use of sterile equipment before contact with the patient to reduce the risk of infection. This is a practice aimed at maintaining a clean environment and preventing the spread of pathogens. .

Choice A rationale

Opening the sterile tray by first unfolding the flap furthest from the body is a correct practice to avoid reaching over the sterile field, which helps maintain the sterility of the field.

Choice B rationale

Holding a sterile item just above waist level is appropriate as long as the item remains within the sterile field's boundaries. Keeping items at this level helps prevent accidental contamination from lower surfaces.

Choice C rationale

Placing a sterile dressing 5 cm (2 in) from the border of the sterile field is acceptable, as the border is considered non-sterile, and maintaining this distance helps ensure the sterility of the item within the field.

Choice D rationale

Opening a sterile package directly over the middle of the sterile field can lead to contamination. Any particles or contaminants from the package may fall into the sterile field, compromising its sterility. .