Which of the following nursing actions is most directly aimed at affording a client confidential treatment of his or her medical information while minimizing delay in accessing needed medical and nursing care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Under new regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA), in order to eliminate barriers that could delay access to care, required only that health care providers notify clients of their privacy policy and make a reasonable effort to get written acknowledgment of this notification.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Aseptic handwashing is the first step to ensure hands are clean before proceeding with other garbing or compounding activities.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Concentration is the starting point for calculating the correct dosage and volume.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Glutaraldehyde is a chemical disinfectant, not a filtration method.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The cecum is part of the large intestine, not the small bowel.