A nurse is assisting in the care of a 72-year-old female client who recently had a stroke and is being monitored for complications.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at risk for developing

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Step 1: mg/kg/day × 35 kg = 2800 mg/day

Step 2: 0 mg/day ÷ 4 doses/day = 700 mg/dose.

Step 3: mg ÷ (1 g/10 mL) = 700 mg ÷ (1000 mg/10 mL)

Step 4: mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 7 mL.

The nurse should administer 7 mL per dose.

Choice A rationale

Using disinfectant to clean the blood pressure cuff after use is an appropriate infection control measure. It reduces the risk of cross-contamination between clients by ensuring medical equipment is sanitized.

Choice B rationale

Double-bagging a client's linens each day is not necessary unless the linens are heavily soiled or contaminated with pathogens. Routine double-bagging is not an effective infection control practice and is resource-intensive.

Choice C rationale

Wearing sterile gloves when bathing a client who is incontinent is unnecessary. Non-sterile gloves are sufficient for this task, and sterile gloves should be reserved for surgical or invasive procedures to maintain sterility.

Choice D rationale

Rinsing contaminants from a bedpan with hot water can create aerosols that spread pathogens. Proper protocol involves cleaning and disinfecting the bedpan with appropriate solutions to ensure infection control. .