Which is the best example of a healthcare-associated infection?
having an allergic reaction to a medication

developing cancer after long term exposure to the sun

experiencing a headache prior to visiting the doctor

contracting an illness from a needle while delivering a baby

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

What are the benefits and challenges if you use in-house resources to manage accreditation versus obtaining an external consultant with specialization in health care accreditation?

Anurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who reports having a dry productive cough for the past 2 weeks. which of the following medications should the nurse report to the provider? a. furosemide b. lisinopril c. diltiazem d. metoprolol