The nurse is admitting a patient with a suspected tuberculosis infection. Which type of isolation should the nurse institute for this client?

A. Wash the client’s face:

While washing the client's face might be part of general care, when specifically providing oral care for a client with dentures, the first step should be to don gloves to ensure infection control and safety.

B. Remove dentures:

Removing dentures may be a step in the oral care process, but it should come after donning gloves to maintain proper infection control measures.

C. Apply lubricant:

Applying lubricant might be necessary, especially if the client experiences dryness or discomfort, but it should follow the step of donning gloves.

D. Don gloves:

This is the first action because it is crucial to wear gloves before handling a client's dentures or engaging in any oral care procedures. Gloves protect both the nurse and the client from potential infections and ensure proper hygiene during care.

A. Defining the legal scope of nursing practice:

The nurse practice act in each state defines the scope of practice for nurses, outlining what nurses can and cannot do within the legal boundaries of their profession. It specifies the duties, responsibilities, and limitations of nursing practice within that particular state.

B. Lobbying federal lawmakers to advance professional nursing:

While nursing organizations and associations may engage in lobbying efforts at the federal level, it's not a direct component of the state's nurse practice act.

C. Providing continuing education programs:

While states might require nurses to participate in continuing education for license renewal, the provision of continuing education programs itself is not a direct element of the nurse practice act.

D. Creating institutional policies for health care practices:

Institutional policies are typically developed by healthcare institutions or organizations and are separate from the state's nurse practice act.