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The nurse is caring for a client in need of a blood transfusion. The client's family member wants to be considered to donate blood. The nurse notes that the family member has several tattoos and asks the family member when and where the last tattoo was obtained. If the family member obtained the last tattoo on February 14, 2021, in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities, after which date would the family member be eligible to donate blood?
- A. After February 28, 2021
- B. After May 14, 2021
- C. After March 14, 2021
- D. After April 14, 2021
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The American Red Cross (2021) rejects potential blood donors who have received a tattoo within 3 months if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. Therefore, the earliest that the client's family member would be able to give blood is May 14, 2021. Two weeks, 1 month, and 2 months are insufficient amounts of time to wait after receiving a tattoo in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities.
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- A. Use commercial grade laundry detergent.
- B. Pretreat clothing where scabies contact existed.
- C. Wash clothes through two laundry cycles.
- D. Use hot water throughout wash cycle.
Correct Answer: D
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