ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has acute diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile bacteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Using a bleach-based solution to clean the bedside table is an appropriate measure to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile bacteria, as bleach is effective in killing spores.
While hand sanitizer is useful for killing many types of bacteria and viruses, it may not be as effective against Clostridium difficile spores. Washing hands with soap and water is preferred.
Placing the toddler in a negative-airflow room is not necessary for managing Clostridium difficile diarrhea. Standard precautions and proper hygiene are sufficient.
Loperamide is not typically recommended for managing Clostridium difficile diarrhea, as it may worsen the condition by slowing down the bowel motility. The primary treatment is discontinuing the antibiotic that caused the infection and, in some cases, using specific
antibiotics to target the C. difficile bacteria.
Choice A reason:
Using a bleach-based solution to clean the bedside table is an appropriate measure to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile bacteria, as bleach is effective in killing spores.
Choice B reason:
While hand sanitizer is useful for killing many types of bacteria and viruses, it may not be as effective against Clostridium difficile spores. Washing hands with soap and water is preferred.
Choice C reason:
Placing the toddler in a negative-airflow room is not necessary for managing Clostridium difficile diarrhea. Standard precautions and proper hygiene are sufficient.
Choice D reason:
Loperamide is not typically recommended for managing Clostridium difficile diarrhea, as it may worsen the condition by slowing down the bowel motility. The primary treatment is discontinuing the antibiotic that caused the infection and, in some cases, using specific antibiotics to target the C. difficile bacteria.