While Irrigating a Client's Abdominal Wound,the Irrigate Splashes into the Nurse's

question 27

Multiple Choice

While irrigating a client's abdominal wound,the irrigate splashes into the nurse's nose and eyes.What should the nurse do?

• A)Flush the nose and eyes for 5 to 10 minutes with water or normal saline.
• B)Begin HIV high-risk exposure prophylaxis within 24 hours.
• C)Wash the areas with soap and water.
• D)Have blood drawn for hepatitis B antibodies.

Understand the impact of organizational choices on reader's ease of access to information.

Recognize the effectiveness of the general-to-specific pattern for clarity.

Understand the principles of organizing content in written documents.

Identify and apply different patterns of organization (e.g., chronological, problem-methods-solution, classification) based on context and nature of the document.

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Definitions:

Insensible Perspiration

Perspiration that evaporates before it is perceived as moisture on the skin; the term sometimes includes evaporation from the lungs.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within the body, vital for optimal health and functioning of the organs.

Temperature Control

The biological and mechanical process by which an organism or system maintains its internal temperature within a certain range despite external fluctuations.

Aldosterone Secretion

The release of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.