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Performing Perineal Care for a Female/ Male PatientThe nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the perineal care of a female patient who is totally dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a female patient who is on bed rest. Which patient position should the nurse use for this care? A. Supine B. Prone C. Side-lying D. Dorsal recumbentAs the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, "I can do that myself." Which action would be the priority? A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this task. B. Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal care. C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing perineal care. D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the perineal area.How can the nurse promote infection control while providing perineal care for a female patient who has a catheter? A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter. B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly rinsing it. C. By cleansing the patient's labia from the pubic area toward the rectum. D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient's entire perineal area.The nurse is delegating a female patient's perineal care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which instruction would the nurse give to ensure the NAP's safety while performing this care? A. Wear sterile gloves. B. Wear clean gloves. C. Wear an isolation gown. D. Use hot water.Which of the following interventions directly related to patient safety must the nurse consider when providing perineal care to an elderly male patient with a catheter? A. Wear clean gloves during care. B. Assess the patient's ability to provide self-care. C. Encourage the patient to report any pain originating from the catheter. D. Monitor the amount of urine in the drainage bag to prevent overflow.The nurse observes the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) providing perineal care to a male patient. Which observation of care requires the nurse's follow-up? A. Assisting the patient into the supine position in bed. B. Cleansing the tip of the penis with a circular motion, starting at the meatus. C. Reserving the cleansing of the tip of the penis as the final step in perineal care. D. Using a gloved hand to grasp the shaft of the penis in order to retract the foreskin.A male patient receiving perineal care tells the nurse "It has started to hurt a little down there." What is the nurse's best response? A. "When did you start experiencing the pain?" B. "Rate the pain on a scale of 1 to 10." C. "I'll assess your perineal area for the possible cause of the pain." D. "Would you like some pain medication before I continue with your care?"The nurse has delegated a male patient's perineal care to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which statement made by the NAP requires the nurse's follow-up? A. "I will check to see if he cleans himself well." B. "I will let you know if I see any redness or drainage." C. "I will ask him if he is experiencing any pain in that area." D. "I will be sure to use hot, soapy water to be sure he's clean."What is the primary reason for performing perineal care on a male patient with incontinence? A. To provide comfort and a relaxed, refreshed feeling B. To promote personal hygiene while minimizing perineal odor C. To remove all microorganisms from the patient's perineal area D. To reduce the risk of skin breakdown in the patient's genital and perineal area

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Performing Perineal Care for a Female/
Male Patient

The nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the perineal care of a
female patient who is totally dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the
NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?

A. "I'll ask for assistance if I need help positioning her."
B. "I'll see if she's up to the care right now."
C. "I'll let you know if I notice any signs of redness or discharge."
D. "I'll be sure to use hot, soapy water, since she has been incontinent." - D. "I'll be sure
to use hot, soapy water, since she has been incontinent."

The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a female patient who is on bed rest.
Which patient position should the nurse use for this care?

A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Dorsal recumbent - D. Dorsal recumbent

As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited
mobility, the patient says, "I can do that myself." Which action would be the priority?

A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this task.
B. Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal care.
C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing perineal care.
D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the perineal area. - B. Assess the
patient's ability to perform proper perineal care.

How can the nurse promote infection control while providing perineal care for a female
patient who has a catheter?

A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter.
B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly rinsing it.
C. By cleansing the patient's labia from the pubic area toward the rectum.
D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient's entire perineal area. - C. By cleansing
the patient's labia from the pubic area toward the rectum.
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