A nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. Which blood component should the nurse monitor?

A. Sharing personal items like a cell phone can transmit infectious agents through contact.
B. Not wearing a mask primarily affects the transmission of airborne or droplet infections, not those transmitted by contact.
C. Sharing eating utensils can transfer infectious agents through contact with saliva or oral secretions.
D. Sharing equipment like O2 saturation equipment without proper disinfection between uses can transmit infections through contact.
E. Touching others' skin without washing hands can transfer infectious agents through direct contact.
F. Opening doors using your foot does not directly affect the transmission of infections through contact.
G. Turning off the water faucet with a paper towel primarily reduces the risk of contact with germs on the faucet itself, not the transmission of infections through contact.

A. While encouraging fluid intake is generally beneficial, this action alone may not adequately address the client's respiratory distress.
B. Obtaining the client's vital signs and noting changes from previous readings is essential for assessing the client's condition and response to interventions.
C. Administering antitussive medication may not be appropriate as the client is able to expectorate secretions, and suppressing the cough may hinder clearance of secretions.
D. Positioning the client in a high-Fowler position helps improve lung expansion, aiding in respiratory effort.
E. Increasing the supplemental oxygen flow can help alleviate respiratory distress by improving oxygenation.
F. Calling the respiratory therapist for a nebulizer treatment is appropriate, especially since the client reported previous relief with this intervention.
G. Increasing IV fluids may not directly address the client's respiratory distress and should be based on fluid status and other clinical indications.
H. Documenting findings and actions taken ensures proper communication and continuity of care.
I. Contacting the Rapid Response Team may not be necessary as the client is alert and oriented and not in immediate distress.
J. Listening to the client's breath sounds allows the nurse to compare with previous findings and evaluate respiratory status.