Patient Care for Pseudomonas Infections

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What aspect of a patient's status, preferences, and clinical condition should be considered when developing individualized nutrition plans?

  • Dietary restrictions and allergies (correct)
  • Age and gender
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Previous medications taken

How is Bordetella pertussis primarily transmitted?

  • Via sexual contact
  • Through blood transfusions
  • Through contaminated food and water
  • By respiratory droplets during coughing or sneezing (correct)

Which factor contributes to the high transmission rate of Bordetella pertussis?

  • Avoidance of crowded places
  • Isolation of infected individuals
  • Poor hand hygiene practices
  • Preventive vaccines (correct)

Why is offering emotional support to patients and their families important in cases of Pseudomonas infections?

<p>To cope with the stress and uncertainty associated with the infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of patient education regarding Pseudomonas infections?

<p>Wound care instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of addressing concerns related to long-term sequelae of Pseudomonas infections?

<p>Educating patients on potential outcomes and preparing them for follow-up care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for patients with severe cholera?

<p>Administering antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nutritional support for cholera patients?

<p>Encouraging early feeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should patients and caregivers be educated about to prevent cholera transmission and recurrence?

<p>Signs of dehydration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of psychosocial support for cholera patients?

<p>Offering emotional support and reassurance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended strategy for addressing concerns related to stigma and fear associated with cholera?

<p>Offering emotional support and reassurance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of follow-up and rehabilitation for cholera patients?

<p>Following up on patient recovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What vital signs should be monitored to assess for signs of systemic inflammatory response syndrome or septic shock?

<p>Blood pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for Pseudomonas infection according to the text?

<p>Immunocompromised status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should antimicrobial therapy be administered for patients with Pseudomonas infections?

<p>As prescribed by the healthcare provider based on susceptibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare providers do to prevent the spread of Pseudomonas infections within healthcare facilities and communities?

<p>Practice hand hygiene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is particularly important to monitor in patients receiving antimicrobial therapy?

<p>Body temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy might be needed to maintain hydration, correct imbalances, and support hemodynamic stability in severely ill patients?

<p>Intravenous fluids and electrolyte replacement therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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