Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
A client with a marked depression of T cells.To promote safety in the environment of a client with a marked depression of T cells, the nurse should
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) protocol for handling soiled articles is accomplished within universal guidelines with double biohazard bags (2) universal precautions and client protection may call for plastic utensils, but not just spoons (3) not protocol unless the client has an active pulmonary infection (4) correct-water should not be allowed to stand in containers, such as respiratory or suction equipment, because this could act as a culture medium