You Are Caring for a Client with an Impaired Immune

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with an impaired immune system. You are concerned about the client acquiring a nosocomial infection. What intervention would help nurses control nosocomial infections?

• A) Apply principles of medical and surgical asepsis.
• B) Maintain a proper diet and exercise regimen.
• C) Use proper antibiotics.
• D) Ensure childhood immunizations.

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, as an indicator of inflation.

Consumer Price Index

A gauge that determines the aggregate weighted cost of various consumer goods and services, such as healthcare, food, and transportation, for the purpose of estimating inflation figures.

Substitution Bias

The phenomenon where consumers change their preferences to buy cheaper alternatives as prices rise, which can lead to inaccuracies in measuring inflation.

Consumer Price Index

A metric assessing the weighted average cost of a selection of consumer items and services like food, transportation, and medical services, utilized to determine the inflation level.