When Caring for a Patient Who Is Hospitalized with Active

question 31

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is hospitalized with active TB, the nurse observes a family member who is visiting the patient. The nurse will need to intervene if the family member

• A) washes the hands before entering the patient's room.
• B) puts on a surgical face mask before visiting the patient.
• C) brings food from a "fast-food" restaurant to the patient.
• D) hands the patient a tissue from the box at the bedside.

Examine the growth in consumption habits and the responses to social problems associated with them.

Understand the legal and political struggles for racial equality and impacts on civil rights.

Analyze the role and impact of progressive leaders and reformers on American society.

Evaluate the consequences of environmental exploitation and conservation efforts.

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Definitions:

Abuse and Neglect

Forms of maltreatment towards an individual, where abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual in nature, and neglect involves the failure to meet basic needs.

Right to Refuse Treatment

the legal right of patients to deny medical treatments or interventions.

Biological Treatments

Medical approaches to treating psychological disorders that involve medications and physical interventions to alleviate symptoms.

Right to Refuse

The legal or ethical right of individuals to reject proposed medical treatments, interventions, or procedures.