The Nurse Instructing a Patient in the Home Use of Disinfectant

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructing a patient in the home use of disinfectant would include the information that the disinfectant can be used to:

• A) decrease organisms on the patient's body but take care not to use it around the patient's eyes or in the mouth.
• B) sterilize instruments with a bacteriostatic disinfectant.
• C) thoroughly clean and rinse all soap off the equipment before disinfecting it.
• D) first remove all organic matter prior to disinfecting.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Explanation

A perspective suggesting that dysfunctional thinking and learned patterns of unhelpful behavior play a role in the development of psychological disorders.

Negative Thoughts

Cognitive processes or thoughts that are detrimental to one’s self-esteem, mood, and actions, often a focus in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Biochemical Imbalances

Abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the body that can affect physical and mental health.

Ruminative Responses

Patterns of behavior where an individual obsessively thinks about or dwells on stressful, negative experiences or emotions.