The nurse is preparing to admit a client who has pleuritic chest pain and is reporting a cough productive of yellow sputum for the past 1 week. The client has a pulse oximetry reading of 90% on room air. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement? 1. Use a stethoscope that is designated for use with the client only. 2. Wear sterile gloves when inserting a peripheral venous access device (VAD). 3. Assign the client to a private room with monitored negative air pressure. 4. Place a box of surgical masks inside the client’s room
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Using a stethoscope that is designated for use with the client only: This is a good practice to prevent the spread of infection, but it is not a specific infection control precaution for this client's symptoms. Show more…
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