You Are the Clinic Nurse Caring for a Client with a Suspected

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are the clinic nurse caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of HIV. You are preparing to draw blood for a confirmatory diagnostic test on this client. What is the most important action that the nurse should perform before testing a client for HIV?

• A) Advise the client to avoid excess fluid intake.
• B) Advise the client to abstain from having intercourse.
• C) Advise the client to take off any ornaments and metallic objects.
• D) Obtain a written consent from the client.

Recognize the importance of nursing research in enhancing professional practice and improving resource utilization.

Understand the structure and purpose of PICOT questions in nursing research.

Grasp the significance of ethical considerations in conducting research with human subjects.

Appreciate the role and responsibilities of nurses in research, including baccalaureate-prepared nurses.

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