As a Community Health Nurse Assisting the Client and Family

question 8

Multiple Choice

As a community health nurse assisting the client and family with nutritional needs the nurse should first:

• A) Identify for the client the best foods to buy
• B) Purchase foods at the lowest cost for the client
• C) Ask the client and family what they think they should eat
• D) Provide information on stores with the most reasonable pricing

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Definitions:

Autoclave

A device used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam at 121 °C for around 15 to 20 minutes.

Sterile Areas

Specific zones within healthcare facilities maintained free from all forms of living microorganisms to prevent infections during medical procedures.

Bacterial Spore

A primitive, thick-walled reproductive body capable of developing into a new individual; resistant to killing through disinfection.

Laboratory Refrigerator

A specialized refrigerator designed to store chemicals, biological samples, and pharmaceuticals at precise temperatures to preserve their integrity.