A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has enD. stage heart failure. The client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Contact the case manager to discuss discharge options.

Request another family member assist the client's partner with care.

Ask the provider to delay the client's discharge home for a few more days.

Recommend the partner place the client in a long-term care facility.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

the case manager can help explore alternatives discharge options which respects the state of the caregiver as well as the needs of the client.

The other options are inappropriate as they do not address the concerns of the caregiver.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Gonorrhea has serious long-term effects on the health of the affected individuals and their sexual partners, therefore, it is reportable.

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A. "Clients who have varicella should be placed in a positive pressure room." B. "A client who has influenza requires airborne precautions." C. "An N95 respirator mask is required when caring for a client who has the measles." D. "Masks are not required when more than 3 ft from a client who requires airborne precautions."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Measles is an airborne disease that requires use of N95 respirator before entry and removed after exiting the room with the isolated client/exam room.

A. Varicella clients should be isolated in a negative pressure room.

B. Influenza requires droplet precautions.

D. Masks are needed all the time irrespective of the distance.

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