Fever can be harmful because

You are the family healthcare professional.  It is your task to explain to your family why they must wear wash their hands and wear disposable gowns and gloves before entering the hospital room of your cousin who just had surgery. Do so by briefly answering the following questions:  a) what are nosocomial infections (1 point); b) what are two factors present in hospitals that contribute to the development of nosocomial infections (hint:  remember the Venn diagram) (2 points); c) what is a common body site for nosocomial infections (1 point); and d) what is a common pathogen that causes nosocomial infections of the body site you listed as your answer to “c”?  (1 point)  

Aerosols of bodily fluids (eg., mucous) would MOST LIKELY participate in ____ transmission of pathogens.

You are caring for a bed-ridden stroke patient who requires regular turning.  This causes the patient pain, and the patient and their family members want to know why turning him is necessary. Using your knowledge of second-line defenses, explain to the patient and the family why regularly turning the patient is essential. a)  What adverse event is the patient at risk for if not turned on a regular basis?  (1 point) b)  Why is the patient at risk for the adverse event you named in part “a” if not turned regularly?  Hint:  the defense process involved is the body’s response to any injury, whether physical or microbial.  (2 points)

Macrophages target pathogens

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Which of the following statements concerning the alternate (properdin) complement activation pathway is CORRECT?

A nurse on the long-term care unit is creating a plan of care for a client who has dementia. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan?

The nurse is caring for a client with a post-op infection. The client’s current blood pressure is 72/38 and heart rate is 138. What type of IV fluids should the nurse expect to administer?

A nurse is educating a client on vision self-care. What might be one topic included in the education plan?