The nurse touches a soiled dressing with clean gloves and leaves without washing their hands

The nurse touches the patient and leaves the room without washing their hands

The nurse does not wear a mask while in the room and spreads the infection via droplets to other clients

The nurse touches the client and then uses an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Avoid drinking beverages with caffeine before the test

Some cardiac medications may be held before the test

Refrain from drinking alcohol prior to the test

Do not engage in exercise on the day of the test

Instruct the client to tighten respiratory muscles on inhalation, and relax on exhalation

Instruct the client to breathe from the chest

Educate the client on useful implications for this strategy

Instruct the client to take slow, deep breaths

Avoid eating low-fat foods

Reduce smoking behaviors

Elevate the legs above the heart

Place the client in a private room with the door closed

Place the client in a negative pressure room, and wear a gown and gloves

Place the client on contact precautions, and wear a gown and gloves

Increase the FiO₂ flow rate on the ventilator

Increase the respiratory rate on the ventilator

Increase the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) by 3-5 cm H₂0

Increase the tidal volume on the ventilator

Subarachnoid bolt/screw

Intraventricular catheters

Fiberoptic transducer-tipped catheters

Subdural/ epidural catheters

Attempt to establish an intraosseous route

Set up the equipment to insert a central venous catheter

Ensure the client does not have a personal directive

Administer Lidocaine into the client's deltoid muscle

"Position the affected joint in a dependent position to increase blood flow to the area."

"Place a foot cradle on the bed to protect the joint from pressure."

"Take aspirin as a supplemental analgesia during an acute attack."

"Perform light range-of-motion exercises of the joint until the pain subsides."

Resonance

Flatness

Tympany

Dullness