Question

The charge nurse is observing the following client situations. It would require intervention if a 01. client with hepatitis B (HBV) is eating food brought into the facility by a visitor 02 visitor is sitting on the side of the bed of a client with acute pancreatitis | 03. staff member is entering the room of a client with Haemophilus influenzae meningitis wearing a protective gown and gloves family member of a client with mycoplasma pneumonia leaves the door to the client's room open

Answer 1

Providing food by a visitor is not a harm unless the management or the concerned provider treating the patient allows

Acute pancreatitis will have severe pain, it is ok if a visitor sits next and comforts them

Haemophilus influenza meningitis is contagious so protective equipments is a must

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is infectious and can spread by droplet method so isolation may be required in order to prevent transmission of infection and cross contamination it is recommended to keep the doors of patient room closed

Ans:family members of a client with mycoplasma pneumoniae leaves the door to client's room open