A nurse is caring for a client with a fractured arm. As part of hair care, what should the nurse do to increase circulation and distribution of sebum in the client's hair?
A) Use a wide-toothed comb.
B) Brush the client's hair slowly.
C) Apply a conditioner or alcohol.
D) Provide the client with a turban.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should brush the client's hair slowly so that it increases circulation and distributes oils. The nurse should start brushing the hair at the ends of the hair rather than from the crown downward if the hair is matted or tangled. Turbans or caps are given to clients who have hair loss from chemotherapy or other medical treatments.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is explaining the importance of tests such as Coombs, thromboplastin generation, and prothrombin generation to a patient who is taking antihemophilic factor (AHF)
The nurse will emphasize that these tests provide information about which of the following? A) Blood count B) Amount of protein and platelets in the blood C) Blood pressure D) Clotting times
A laboratory report of a 61-year-old client shows that her serum albumin level is 3.2 g/dL. The nurse interprets this result as indicative of which of the following?
A) Calcium deficiency B) Protein deficiency C) Elevated blood sugar D) High cholesterol
Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include
A. CBC and differential to differentiate ischemic heart disease from anemia B. Liver enzymes to rule out underlying gall bladder disease C. Thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism D. A & C only
Which of the following strategies would a nurse expect to be implemented by a typical state environmental agency? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acting, through unannounced inspections, to ensure compliance b. Writing permits that help limit toxic hazards c. Monitoring hazardous substances to uphold established standards d. Obtaining and analyzing samples to confirm compliance