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The nurse is caring for a client with multiple trauma after a motor vehicle collision. The nurse learns that the client has secondary syphillis. What precaution should the nurse implement? A. gloves should be worn during direct contact with the client's skin B. a mask should be worn by anyone entering the client's room C. no precautions in addition to standard precautions are necessary D. handwashing is required before and after contact with the client {Ans: A. gloves should be worn during direct contact with the client's skin The secondary stage of syphillis is a systemic blood-borne disease that presents with skin lesions and rashes that may drain the highly contagious spirochete, so gloves should be worn during direct contact with the client's skin}A male client with a prostatic stent is preparing for discharge. What should the nurse ensure the client understands? A. increased frequency of assessment for prostatic cancer is needed B. ongoing antibiotic therapy is needed for one year C. the client should not undergo magnetic resonance imaging D. the client should not be catheterized though the stent for at least three months {Ans: D To prevent complications, the client should be cautioned against catheterization through