Asked by Mohamed Mahmoud on Sep 28, 2024
The nurse is assessing a new patient admitted to home health. Which questions will be most appropriate for the nurse to ask to determine the risk of infection? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Can you explain the risk for infection in your home?"
B) "Have you traveled outside of the United States?"
C) "Will you demonstrate how to wash your hands?"
D) "What are the signs and symptoms of infection?"
E) "Are you able to walk to the mailbox?"
F) "Who runs errands for you?"
Risk Of Infection
The probability or likelihood of being exposed to and acquiring an infection.
Home Health
Healthcare services provided in a patient's home to promote, maintain, or restore health or minimize the effects of illness and disability.
Signs And Symptoms
Observable indicators or subjective experiences of a disease or medical condition that help in diagnosis and management.
- Identify fitting preventive strategies in response to the patient's health status and the likelihood of infection dissemination.
- Teach individuals about diverse preventive actions and the logic underpinning these measures.
Learning Objectives
- Identify fitting preventive strategies in response to the patient's health status and the likelihood of infection dissemination.
- Teach individuals about diverse preventive actions and the logic underpinning these measures.