A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about the prevention of coronary artery disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Rationale:
A. Administer vasopressin to the client: Vasopressin is used to constrict splanchnic circulation and reduce portal pressure, helping control variceal bleeding. However, medication administration requires functional IV access, which must be verified or established before proceeding.

B. Request blood from the blood bank: Blood transfusion is necessary to treat hemorrhagic shock and restore circulating volume, but requesting blood is not the immediate priority before ensuring access for administration.

C. Verify that the client has adequate IV access: Establishing or verifying large-bore IV access is the first priority in any client experiencing hemorrhagic shock. This enables the rapid infusion of fluids, blood products, and medications necessary to stabilize the client.

D. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter: Monitoring urine output is important for assessing renal perfusion and fluid status, but it is not the most urgent intervention when the client is actively bleeding and hemodynamically unstable.

Rationale:
A. "I will have to move out of my family's home until I am no longer contagious.": It is not necessary for the client to move out of the home, but precautions such as proper ventilation, wearing a mask, and isolating in a separate room can reduce the risk of transmission to household members during the contagious period.

B. "I will place my used tissues in a plastic bag.": Disposing of used tissues in a sealed plastic bag helps contain respiratory secretions and prevent the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is an appropriate infection control practice that demonstrates understanding of proper hygiene.

C. "I will cover my mouth with my hands when I have to cough.": Covering the mouth is essential, but using the hands increases the risk of spreading bacteria through contact with surfaces. The client should be instructed to use a tissue or the inside of the elbow to minimize contamination.

D. "I will not go in public areas until I am cured.": Total avoidance of public areas is not necessary, but the client should avoid crowded places and public transport during the initial phase of treatment, typically the first few weeks, when they are still contagious.