You are asked to place a patient who is HIV positive in an exam room and obtain vital signs. The patient brings into the exam room a requested urine specimen. What infection control precautions should you be using in this situation? Write a paragraph.

NURSING QUESTION: Infection control and prevention

Scenario;

An 8-year old child was admitted to the hospital with body aches, fatigue, cogh and fever. He was diagnosed with a viral infection that spreads via large droplets. The nursing diagnosis is Ineffective Thermoregulation.

1. Describe the precautions and personal protective equipment required to care for this patient.

2. Identify five (5) nursing interventions for this patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Thermoregulation.

2a. Discuss infection control practices for each of the five (5) nursing interventions that you have identified for this patient.

NURSING QUESTION: Infection control and prevention

Scenario;

An 8-year old child was admitted to the hospital with body aches, fatigue, cogh and fever. He was diagnosed with a viral infection that spreads via large droplets. The nursing diagnosis is Social Isolation.

1. Describe the precautions and personal protective equipment required to care for this patient.

2. Identify five (5) nursing interventions for this patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Social Isolation.

2a. Discuss infection control practices for each of the five (5) nursing interventions that you have identified for this patient.

NURSING QUESTION: Infection control and prevention

Scenario;

An 8-year old child was admitted to the hospital with body aches, fatigue, cogh and fever. He was diagnosed with a viral infection that spreads via large droplets. The nursing diagnosis is Impaired Comfort.

1. Describe the precautions and personal protective equipment required to care for this patient.

2. Identify five (5) nursing interventions for this patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Comfort.

2a. Discuss infection control practices for each of the five (5) nursing interventions that you have identified for this patient.