NUR 215 Exam #2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!

hygiene - ANSWERVaries between clients health status and cultural practices. bathing/ oral care/ nail care/ foot care/ peri care/ hair care/ shaving Cultural influences on hygiene - ANSWERUnique hygiene practices.. Be respectful and observant of client's cultural needs Oral care on alert patient - ANSWERBrushing teeth/ flossing/ mouthwash/ denture care/ Oral care on Altered/ unconscious patient - ANSWERMake sure Suction is available, place pt. In a sideline position to decrease aspirations. Lemon-glycerin swabs should not be used because it can dry the oral mucosa. Bite guards and padded tongue depressors can be used to place inside of pt. mouth Foot Care for traditional patient - ANSWERInspect feet regularly (lesions/ ulcers) dry thoroughly with moisturizer(avoid between toes) clean socks/ closed toe shoes foot care for diabetic patient - ANSWERCleaning and drying in between the toes, no lotion, strictly file toenails, DO NOT CLIP TOENAILS-REFER TO PODIATRIST, check feet for ulcers and wounds, wear closed toe shoes, avoid pedicures Skin Care - ANSWERPat dry, bathing, massages, m