A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ______

Patient B has Influenza, you put the patient in ________.

Which nursing intervention can reduce the risk of CAUTI in a patient with a urinary catheter? (Select all that apply)  

A meal tray arrives for a patient who is receiving 24% oxygen via a Venturi mask. Which should the nurse do to meet this patient’s needs?

A nurse is caring for a patient on oxygen via nasal cannula. What is the most important nursing intervention to prevent complications related to oxygen therapy?

Ms. Hong is hospitalized with suspected disseminated zoster (varicella). You should anticipate that Ms. Hong will be placed on:

The most effective part of infection control to reduce the incidence of health care–associated infections (HAIs) is to:

A patient requests pain medication for severe pain. Which should the nurse do first when responding to this patient’s request?

Ms. Hong clarifies that the cough mechanism is stimulated when:

Which of the following nursing actions would most increase a patient’s risk for developing a health care–associated infection?