Personal Hygiene fully solved graded A+

Personal HygieneA nurse is caring for an unconscious patient. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of providing good oral hygiene for the patient - correct answer "I'll swab the patient's mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide." What is not appropriate for oral hygiene for a patient that removes moisture from the oral cavity and that damages tooth enamel - correct answer Lemon-glycerin swabs When planning morning hygiene care for a postoperative patient, which of the following actions should the nurse include - correct answer Ask the patient in what order she typically performs her morning routine A nurse is caring for an adult patient who is NPO. The patient is refusing oral care. Which of the following is appropriate by the nurse - correct answer "Oral care is still important even though you are not eating." Why is it important to perform oral care - correct answer To help reduce oral bacteria and keep the oral cavity moist A nurse is caring for a patient who is on long-term bed rest and requires frequent linen changes due to excess diaphoresis. Which of the following is the priority rationale for frequent linen changes - correct answer Moisture from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) make a client's bed while the client is out of the room. Which of the following actions by the AP is appropriate for this task - correct answer The AP reuses the patient's blanket and spread Making a clients bed does not require what - correct answer Documentation While performing a complete bed bath for a patient, the nurse should - correct answer Raise the room temperature Why should soap not be added to the water in the basin when giving a bed bath - correct answer Irritation to the eyes can occur What is the nurse going to do when giving a patient a tub bath - correct answer First, nurse will gather all necessary supplies. Second, prepare the room by placing a rubber mat on the rub floor to prevent the patient from slipping and falling. Third, nurse will assist patient into the bathroom and give instructions regarding the use of bars to prevent slipping and falling when entering or exiting the bathtub. Lastly, nurse will instruct patient to remain in tub for no longer than 20 min due to possibility of vasodilation from warm water, which can cause light-headedness or dizziness. A nurse is assisting a patient with personal hygiene care. Which of the following actions by the nurse will reduce the risk of infection - correct answer Cleaning the least-soiled areas prior to cleaning the most-soiled areas How should a bed bath be given - correct answer Using long, firm strokes and proceeding from the distal to the proximal areas activities of daily living (ADLs) - correct answer tasks performed routinely during the course of a typical day, such as walking, eating, bathing, brushing the teeth, and grooming adaptation - correct answer adjustment to changes in circumstances such as those resulting from illness or disability alopecia - correct answer hair loss