A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. The nurse explains to the client that this method of oxygen delivery does which of the following?

A reason:

Wearing a mask is essential for droplet precautions to prevent the nurse from inhaling respiratory droplets that could contain infectious agents. Droplet precautions are necessary for infections that are spread through large respiratory droplets, such as influenza and pertussis.

B reason:

While gloves are important for contact precautions, they are not specifically required for setting up a meal tray under droplet precautions. The primary focus should be on preventing the inhalation of infectious droplets.

C reason:

Goggles are not typically necessary for droplet precautions unless there is a risk of splashes or sprays. The primary protective equipment is a mask.

D reason:

A gown is used for contact precautions to protect clothing from contamination. It is not required for droplet precautions unless there is a risk of direct contact with infectious materials.

A reason:

Using each cleansing wipe twice is not correct procedure. Cleansing wipes should be used once and then discarded to maintain cleanliness and avoid contamination of the sample.

B reason:

Urinating a little and then stopping is part of the procedure, but the client should also understand the importance of cleansing. While stopping the stream initially is correct, it is not sufficient alone without proper cleansing.

C reason:

Cleaning the inside of the container with a wipe is incorrect. The inside of the container should remain sterile, and cleaning it with a wipe could introduce contaminants. The container is designed to be clean and sterile inside.

D reason:

Using the cleansing wipe from front to back is correct. This method ensures that bacteria from the anal area do not contaminate the urethral opening, which helps to collect a clean midstream urine sample.