Reflection Questions
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What do you think would happen if a patient’s lymphatic system were not working optimally?
2
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What do you think is the most difficult aspect of caring for patients with viral infections?
3
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How would you stress the importance of getting a hepatitis vaccine to a patient who is wary of immunizations?
4
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You are working with a student nurse who expresses concern about caring for a patient with HIV. The student nurse states, “I don’t want to take care of this patient because I don’t want to get infected.” How would you respond?
5
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How can nurses actively contribute to antibiotic stewardship efforts in health-care settings to promote appropriate antibiotic use and mitigate the development of antibiotic resistance?
6
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What are some potential benefits that health-care institutions may experience when implementing strategies to prioritize the early discontinuation of invasive lines and tubes?