When assessing a patient's skin, the nurse needs to know that
A. Restricted movement can increase blood circulation.
B. Paralyzed patients have normal sensory function.
C. Loss of subcutaneous tissue may increase the rate of wound healing.
D. Moisture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
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D. Moisture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy has inflamed gums and oral mucosa and
painful sores in the mouth. Which of the following oral care actions are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Decreasing frequency of oral hygiene
B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
, C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
D. Using commercial mouthwash
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B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
Oral care should be increased however alcohol based mouth wash can
burn the patients mouth sores and cause pain. Soft foods should be
encouraged.
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling
Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the
patient does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the
following is(are) appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
B. Convincing the patient that he will work quickly and provide as much privacy as
possible
C. Skipping hygiene care for the day except for the parts that the patient can
complete independently
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care
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A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care
A. Restricted movement can increase blood circulation.
B. Paralyzed patients have normal sensory function.
C. Loss of subcutaneous tissue may increase the rate of wound healing.
D. Moisture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
Give this one a try later!
D. Moisture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy has inflamed gums and oral mucosa and
painful sores in the mouth. Which of the following oral care actions are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Decreasing frequency of oral hygiene
B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
, C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
D. Using commercial mouthwash
Give this one a try later!
B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
Oral care should be increased however alcohol based mouth wash can
burn the patients mouth sores and cause pain. Soft foods should be
encouraged.
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling
Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the
patient does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the
following is(are) appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
B. Convincing the patient that he will work quickly and provide as much privacy as
possible
C. Skipping hygiene care for the day except for the parts that the patient can
complete independently
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care
Give this one a try later!
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care
