A nurse is assigned to the following four clients with infections. The nurse realizes that which client has acquired a hospital-acquired infection?

urinary tract infection in a client who is sedentary

vaginal canal infection in a postmenopausal woman

respiratory infection contracted from a visitor

wound infection caused by unwashed hands of a caregiver

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A urinary tract infection in a sedentary client does not inherently suggest a hospital-acquired infection.
B.   A vaginal canal infection in a postmenopausal woman does not inherently suggest a hospital-acquired infection.
C.   A respiratory infection contracted from a visitor does not inherently suggest a hospital-acquired infection.
D.   A wound infection caused by unwashed hands of a caregiver suggests a hospital- acquired infection due to the potential for contamination within the healthcare setting.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Whole wheat pasta is not typically high in purines.

B. Broccoli is a vegetable and generally not high in purines.

C. Shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, are high in purines and should be avoided by individuals with gout.
D. Cranberries are fruits and are generally low in purines.

A. Prodromal phase B. Incubation phase C. Convalescent phase D. Communicability phase

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. In this phase, the client develops non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches, indicating the onset of the disease.
B. This phase occurs after the pathogen enters the body but before symptoms appear.

C. This phase is marked by recovery and the resolution of symptoms.

D. This phase refers to the period during which the disease can be transmitted to others.

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