The hospital infectious disease team is involved with the st…
The hospital infectious disease team is involved with the study of a healthcare-associated infection that has spread to 10% of inpatients. The infected patients are exhibiting symptoms of severe abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. As a RN on the infectious disease team, you provide education to staff regarding the pattern of bacterial growth and methods of infection control.
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The patient’s urine culture was collected using a clean-catch method. After inoculation and incubation, several organisms were identified in amounts that were reported as normal microbial flora. Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates proper understanding of the findings?
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