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Exam 2- NUR 215 (Hygiene)- Practice Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!!
A 34-year-old client who is 28 weeks' pregnant complains of
bleeding gums during her obstetrics examination. What can this
be attributed to? - ANSWER Rise in estrogen levels
A 70-year-old client has a nursing diagnosis of Self-Care Deficit:
Dressing r/t decreased strength and endurance and loss of
muscle control and coordination. What is an appropriate
nursing intervention for the client? - ANSWER Use Velcro
fasteners instead of buttons and zippers.
A client has a high risk of gum bleeding due to painful mouth
lesions. What might the nurse consider as a precaution? -
ANSWER Brush teeth with a foam or cotton mouth swab.
A client is providing A.M. care to a client who is on
anticoagulation therapy. When assisting the client with shaving,
which consideration should be taken? - ANSWER Use an electric
razor.
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A male African American client requires assistance with self-
care with bathing and hair. He is currently taking an
anticoagulant. What is the best procedure for facial hair
removal in this client? - ANSWER Use an electric razor.
A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in
several days although she is fully capable of engaging in
personal hygiene practices and ADLs. Upon investigation, the
nurse learns she is homeless and typically utilizes the services
of the homeless shelter once a week for her bathing and other
hygiene needs. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this
client? - ANSWER Self-Care Deficit
A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in
several days although she is fully capable of engaging in
personal hygiene practices and ADLs. Upon investigation, the
nurse learns she is homeless and typically utilizes the services
of the homeless shelter once a week for her bathing and other
hygiene needs. What is an appropriate nursing outcome for this
client? - ANSWER Client demonstrates lifestyle changes to meet
self-care needs.
Exam 2- NUR 215 (Hygiene)- Practice Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!!
A 34-year-old client who is 28 weeks' pregnant complains of
bleeding gums during her obstetrics examination. What can this
be attributed to? - ANSWER Rise in estrogen levels
A 70-year-old client has a nursing diagnosis of Self-Care Deficit:
Dressing r/t decreased strength and endurance and loss of
muscle control and coordination. What is an appropriate
nursing intervention for the client? - ANSWER Use Velcro
fasteners instead of buttons and zippers.
A client has a high risk of gum bleeding due to painful mouth
lesions. What might the nurse consider as a precaution? -
ANSWER Brush teeth with a foam or cotton mouth swab.
A client is providing A.M. care to a client who is on
anticoagulation therapy. When assisting the client with shaving,
which consideration should be taken? - ANSWER Use an electric
razor.
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A male African American client requires assistance with self-
care with bathing and hair. He is currently taking an
anticoagulant. What is the best procedure for facial hair
removal in this client? - ANSWER Use an electric razor.
A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in
several days although she is fully capable of engaging in
personal hygiene practices and ADLs. Upon investigation, the
nurse learns she is homeless and typically utilizes the services
of the homeless shelter once a week for her bathing and other
hygiene needs. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this
client? - ANSWER Self-Care Deficit
A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in
several days although she is fully capable of engaging in
personal hygiene practices and ADLs. Upon investigation, the
nurse learns she is homeless and typically utilizes the services
of the homeless shelter once a week for her bathing and other
hygiene needs. What is an appropriate nursing outcome for this
client? - ANSWER Client demonstrates lifestyle changes to meet
self-care needs.
