Which Action by the Nurse Is Most Helpful to Prevent

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse is most helpful to prevent clients from acquiring infections while hospitalized?

• A) Assessing skin and mucous membranes
• B) Consistently using appropriate hand hygiene
• C) Monitoring daily white blood cell counts
• D) Teaching visitors not to visit if they are ill

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Definitions:

Expectancy-Value Theory

The theory that effort is based on the value or desirability of the goal, multiplied by the person’s assessment of how likely it is that she will be able to attain the goal.

Desirability

The quality of being wanted or wished for as appealing, attractive, or necessary.

Achievable

Refers to a goal or task that is possible to accomplish or attain with the available resources, skills, or conditions.

Transferred Excitation

a psychological phenomenon where arousal from one situation is carried over and influences reactions in another situation.