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,Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 12th Edition Ackley Test Bank
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During the assessment of a client with left-sided weakness who is right-hand dominant, the nurse
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identifies that the client needs assistance with ambulation. Which of the following would be the
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most relevant defining characteristic for the nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit: bathing in this
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client?
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c. Inability to wash body w w w
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 100
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has left-sided weakness. Since there is only
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a tub for bathing in the home, the nurse recognizes that there is a self-care deficit: bathing related
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to which of the following?
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c. Inability to perceive body part w w w w
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ANSWER: b
POINTS: 100
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The nurse is planning care for a client with severe dementia who becomes agitated during bathing.
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Which of the
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following outcomes would be most applicable for this client‟s nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit:
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wbathing?
a. Client will state satisfaction with ability to use adaptive devices to bathe.
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b. Client will bathe self safely with minimal difficulty.
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c. Client will bathe with assistance of caregiver as needed and report satisfaction.
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d. Client will bathe with assistance without exhibiting defensive behaviors.
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 100
4.
The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with dementia. Which of the following
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interventions should the nurse include to preserve the client‟s dignity during bathing?
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a. Provide privacy and encourage client participation.
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b. Give analgesics 30 minutes prior to bathing.
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c. Provide client with a padded shower chair.
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d. Use a prepackaged bath.
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ANSWER: a
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