The Nurse Is Reviewing Data for a Patient with a Wound

question 47

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data for a patient with a wound. Which type of precaution would the nurse identify as needed by this patient? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Assessment Data } & \text { Patient Manifestations } \\\hline \text { Temperature } & 100.4 ^ { 0 } \mathrm {~F} \left( 38 ^ { 0 } \mathrm { C } \right) \\\hline \text { Pulse } & 100 \text { per minute } \\\hline \text { Respirations } & 24 \text { per minute } \\\hline \text { WBC } & 14,250 / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } \\\hline \text { Band neutrophils } & 14 \%\\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) contact
• B) droplet
• C) airborne
• D) reverse

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