FORUM Gastrointestinal
FOLLOW APA FORMAT 7th Edition
The nurse is caring for a client with Clostridium difficile colitis. Which of the following infection control measures by the nurse are appropriate?
1. Applies sterile gloves before performing client care
2. Ensures surgical masks are worn by staff in the client’s room
3. Requests that the client be assigned to a single-client room
4. Uses alcohol-based sanitizers for hand hygiene
5. Wears a single-use, disposable gown during client care
A. State your rationale for the correct answer above
B. About contact precautions, include organisms that cause infections for which contact precautions must be placed and infection-control measures to take into consideration.
The nurse is preparing to care for a child with a diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse reviews the child’s record and expects to note which sign of this disorder is documented? Provide correct option
1. Watery diarrhea
2. Ribbon-like stools
3. Profuse projectile vomiting
4. Bright red blood and mucus in the stools
A. What’s intussusception?
B. Include assessment findings and nursing interventions
The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child with celiac disease. The nurse should teach the parents to include which food item in the child’s diet?
1. Rice
2. Oatmeal
3. Rye toast
4. Wheat bread
A. Include food prohibited and allowed when taking care of a client with celiac disease.