Betty Smith arrived at the doctor complaining of nausea, vomiting,and diarrhea. The healthcare provider obtained her vital signs, height, weight,

  

Betty Smith arrived at the doctor complaining of nausea, vomiting,and diarrhea. The healthcare provider obtained her vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, and current list of medications. Betty was waiting in the exam room when she began vomiting on the exam table and floor. The healthcare provider cleaned up the mess using a special disinfectant. Betty was diagnosed with gastroenteritis caused by exposure to salmonella from contaminated food. Case Study s: List and describe the six links in the chain of infection. Using the information and the chain of infection links, explain how the agent caused gastroenteritis in Betty. Explain how the healthcare provider broke the chain of infection during the clean-up to avoid contaminating herself or future patients. What PPE should the healthcare provider use to clean up the waste?  Where should the healthcare provider dispose of the waste?         Health Science Science Nursing MEDICAL AH1400 Share (0)