Which is the most appropriate outcome for the nurse to select for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility with regard to preventing RSV?
A)The client's airways will remain clear of secretions.
B)The client's fluid intake will meet daily requirements of 2000 mL per day.
C)The client will demonstrate knowledge of proper hand washing techniques.
D)The client will meet daily nutritional needs as provided by a nutritionist.

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A)RSV is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or an infected individual, so use of proper hand washing techniques can help prevent infection in susceptible individuals. Both adequate fluid intake and meeting daily nutritional needs will be beneficial for the client, but they are not specifically related to preventing infection. An outcome related to airways remaining clear of secretions is more appropriate for an individual who already has RSV.
B)RSV is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or an infected individual, so use of proper hand washing techniques can help prevent infection in susceptible individuals. Both adequate fluid intake and meeting daily nutritional needs will be beneficial for the client, but they are not specifically related to preventing infection. An outcome related to airways remaining clear of secretions is more appropriate for an individual who already has RSV.
C)RSV is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or an infected individual, so use of proper hand washing techniques can help prevent infection in susceptible individuals. Both adequate fluid intake and meeting daily nutritional needs will be beneficial for the client, but they are not specifically related to preventing infection. An outcome related to airways remaining clear of secretions is more appropriate for an individual who already has RSV.
D)RSV is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or an infected individual, so use of proper hand washing techniques can help prevent infection in susceptible individuals. Both adequate fluid intake and meeting daily nutritional needs will be beneficial for the client, but they are not specifically related to preventing infection. An outcome related to airways remaining clear of secretions is more appropriate for an individual who already has RSV.

Which Is the Most Appropriate Outcome for the Nurse to Select