Client Isolation Precautions Matrix
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For each client, click to specify which precaution (airborne, contact, droplet, or standard) the nurse should use when caring for that client. Each client may require more than one type of precaution, or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row. Note: Each category must have at least 1 response option selected.
This question includes visual content: A table with 5 rows representing clients (Client #1 to Client #5) and 4 columns representing precaution types (Airborne, Contact, Droplet, Standard). Each cell contains a checkbox. Some boxes for Client #1 and Client #2 are already checked. A text instruction block is present above, and a clinical scenario text is visible on the left for one of the clients.
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In this problem, we need to determine the appropriate infection control precautions for Client number three based on their clinical presentation. Let's analyze the details provided for this client.
Nursing Care: Infection Control Precautions
According to the clinical description, Client number three is an infant admitted with twenty-four hours of diarrhea and twelve hours of vomiting. The parent notes a sibling had similar symptoms last week. The infant is passing large, liquid green stools and shows signs of dehydration, like dry mucous membranes and delayed capillary refill.
First, we always apply Standard Precautions. These are the baseline for all patient care to prevent the transmission of infectious agents. This involves hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment like gloves when in contact with body fluids.
1. Standard Precautions
Applied to all clients regardless of diagnosis.
Next, let's consider transmission-based precautions. Since the client has acute diarrhea with an unknown cause, and is an infant who may be incontinent, Contact Precautions are indicated. This prevents the spread of pathogens that are transmitted by direct or indirect contact with the patient or their environment, which is highly relevant for gastrointestinal symptoms.
2. Contact Precautions
Indicated for acute diarrhea with unknown etiology, especially if incontinent.
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