The Staff Is Caring for a Client with a Wound

question 3

Multiple Choice

The staff is caring for a client with a wound contaminated with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) .Which precautions would the nurse expect to adhere to when caring for this client? Select all that apply.

• A)Standard
• B)Contact
• C)Droplet
• D)Airborne
• E)Infectious

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Definitions:

Upper GI Series

A series of X-rays taken of the upper digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine, often using a contrast medium to enhance visibility.

Barium

A chemical element, signified by the symbol Ba, used primarily in medical x-rays of the gastrointestinal tract due to its ability to absorb x-rays.

Paralytic Ileus

Paralysis of the intestinal wall with symptoms of acute obstruction.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.