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Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials for Internal Radiation- AMS Chapter 91 1. Limit visitors to 30-minute visits 2. Visitors should stand 6 feet from the source 3. Place the client in a pri... vate room away from other clients when possible. Keep doors closed as much as possible. Standard Precautions/Transmission-Infection Control– FUND Chapter 11 1. Droplet precautions include a private room or room with other clients who have the same infectious disease. Ensure that clients have their own equipment. Masks for providers and visitors 2. Contact precautions include a private room or room with other clients who have the same infection. Gloves and gowns worm by the caregivers and visitors. Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching the outside of the bag. 3. Protective precautions include a private room, positive airflow 12 or more air exchange/hr, HEPA filtration for incoming air and masks for the client when out of the room. Mobility/Immobility- Prevention of Skin Breakdown- FUND Chapter 55 1. Dehiscence is a partial or total rupture of a sutured wound, usually with separation of underlying skin layers. 2. Keep skin clean, dry and intact. Position client in bed every 2 hours in bed and 1 hour in a chair. 3. Clean affected skin with mild cleansing agents and pat it dry immediately following urine or stool incontinence. [Show More]

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