A nurse cares for a patient who is infected with burkholderia cepacia. what action would the nurse take first when admitting this patient to a pulmonary care unit?

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The attending nurse must be aware of the clinical history of the patient and the recent onset of Burkholderia capacity. Isolating the patient to prevent the spread of infections to others.

How is Burkholderia cepacia related to pulmonary infection?

  • Burkholderia cepacia infection is conveyed by casual contact amongst cystic fibrosis patients, necessitating the separation of these patients.
  • Strict isolation procedures will not be required. Although the client should wash his or her hands frequently, the most crucial precaution that can be done in the unit is the client's isolation from other cystic fibrosis patients.
  • When caring for this client, there is no need to use Droplet Precautions or wear a surgical mask.
  • Obtaining blood, sputum, and urine culture specimens will not offer the information required to care for a client infected with Burkholderia cepacia.

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