A nurse is teaching a group of business people about disease transmission. The nurse knows that additional teaching is needed when one of the participants states which of the following?  

Which set of assessment data is consistent for a patient with severe infection that could lead to systems failure?

A patient undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer might experience prolonged wound healing due to:

A patient is being treated with an antibiotic for an infected orthopedic injury. What explanation should the nurse give to the patient about this medication?

While reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) of a patient on her unit, the nurse notes elevated basophils and eosinophils. The nurse realizes that this is most indicative of which type of infection?

A client with known HIV is admitted to the hospital with fever, night sweats, and severe cough. Laboratory results include a CD4+ cell count of 180/mm3 and a negative tuberculosis skin test 4 days ago. What action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following best describes a business stakeholder?

A client with HIV asks the nurse why gabapentin is part of the drug regimen when the client does not have a history of seizures. What response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who is taking hydroxychloroquine. However, the patient’s chart does not reveal a history of malaria or travel out of the country. The patient is most likely taking this medication for what disease/disorder?

The nurse is taking a history from an older client who reports having frequent falls. Which dietary habit could be contributing to the client’s problem?