A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Choice A reason: This is the correct choice because a social worker can help the parent with financial assistance, insurance coverage, or other resources to obtain the nebulizer and the medication for the child. A social worker can also provide emotional support and education to the parent and the child about asthma management.

Choice B reason: This is not the correct choice because a pharmacist can only provide information about the medication, such as the dosage, side effects, and interactions. A pharmacist cannot help the parent with the cost of the nebulizer or the medication.

Choice C reason: This is not the correct choice because child protective services is not a referral that the nurse should recommend in this situation. The parent is not neglecting or abusing the child, but rather expressing a concern about the affordability of the nebulizer. Reporting the parent to child protective services could cause more harm than good to the parent-child relationship and the child's well-being.

Choice D reason: This is not the correct choice because a respiratory therapist can only provide technical assistance and education on how to use the nebulizer and the medication. A respiratory therapist cannot help the parent with the cost of the nebulizer or the medication.

Choice A reason: A nurse places a mask on a client with tuberculosis before transport to the radiology department is a safe handling technique, as it prevents the transmission of airborne pathogens to other clients and staff. The nurse should also wear a respirator and follow the standard and airborne precautions.

Choice B reason: A nurse cleans up a blood spill with hydrogen peroxide is not a safe handling technique, as it can damage the skin and mucous membranes and cause irritation and infection. The nurse should use a bleach solution or an approved disinfectant to clean up blood spills and follow the standard and contact precautions.

Choice C reason: A nurse removes her gown after leaving the client's room is not a safe handling technique, as it can contaminate the environment and expose the nurse to infectious agents. The nurse should remove the gown before leaving the client's room and dispose of it in a designated receptacle.

Choice D reason: A nurse disconnects an indwelling urinary catheter from the drainage bag to collect a specimen is not a safe handling technique, as it can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract and cause infection. The nurse should use a sterile syringe and needle to aspirate the specimen from the sampling port and follow the standard and contact precautions.