Which Type of Precaution Should the Nurse Implement When Providing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which type of precaution should the nurse implement when providing direct care in the intensive care unit (ICU) to a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) ?

• A)Droplet
• B)Reverse
• C)Standard
• D)Contact

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Definitions:

Noncausal Attribution

The assignment of a cause to an event or behavior without evidence of a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors or situations.

Stable External

A term used to describe factors outside an individual that are consistent and unchanging, influencing behavior or circumstances.

Unstable External

This refers to external attributions for behavior that are variable or subject to change, such as luck or temporary circumstances.