Nursing 209 MidTerm (100% solved)

A nurse observes an assistive personnel (ap) make a clients bed while the client is out of the room which of the following actions by the AP is appropriate for this task? correct answers Change the... -Mattress pad -Sheet -Blanket The bed spread may be reused if it is not wet or soiled A nurse is caring for an adult patient who is NPO. The patient is refusing oral care. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? correct answers "Oral care is important even though you are not eating" While preforming a complete bed bath for a patient the nurse should...? correct answers Increase the temperature in the patients room A nurse is preparing to assist a patient with a tub bath. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. correct answers 1. Gather all necessary supplies 2. Place a rubber mat on the tub floor 3. Assist the patient into the bathroom 4. Instruct the patient on using safety bars when getting in and out of the tub 5. Instruct the patient to remain in the tub for no longer than 20 minutes A nurse is caring for a patient who is on long-term bedrest and requires linen changes due to excessive diaphoresis. What is the priority rationale for frequent linen changes? correct answers Moisture from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown. A nurse is caring for an unconscious patient. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of providing good oral care for the patient? correct answers I'll swab the patients mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide 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 answers Cleaning the least soiled prior to cleaning the most solid area When planning morning hygiene care for the post operative patient, which of the following actions should the nurse include? correct answers Ask the patient in what order she typically performs her morning routine When entering a clients room to change a surgical dressing, a nurse notes that the client is coughing and sneezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when preparing the sterile field? correct answers Place a mask on the client to limit the spread of micro-organisms into the surgical wound.