A client expresses concern about a rash located beneath her breast. What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this condition?
a. "This rash is probably due to fluid over-load."
b. "I need to wash this daily with antibac-terial soap."
c. "I can use powder to keep this area dry."
d. "I will schedule a mammogram as soon as I can."
C
Rashes limited to skin-fold areas (e.g., on the axillae, beneath the breasts, in the groin) may re-flect problems related to excessive moisture. The client needs to keep the area dry; one option is to use powder. Good hygiene is important, but the rash does not need an antibacterial soap. The other two options are not related to rashes in skin folds.
You might also like to view...
A patient with a diagnosis of common variable immunodeficiency begins to develop thick, sticky, tenacious sputum. The patient has a history of episodes of pneumonia at least one time per year for the last 10 years
What does the nurse suspect the patient is developing? A) Pulmonary edema B) A pulmonary neoplasm C) Bronchiectasis D) Bronchiolitis
The conversion factor for milliliters to cups is 1 c/240 mL
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A unit manager is concerned about turnover on her unit, which employs many new graduate nurses. There is already a formal and lengthy orientation program in place
Which additional resource should the nursing manager add to the orientation program to best address turnover? a. Have the new graduates spend more time in the skills practice lab. b. Include intensive mentoring as part of the orientation program. c. Invite new nurses to informal meals and breaks with management. d. Post personal biographies of new nurses so staff gets to know them.
A client who was receiving enteral feedings in the hospital has been started on a regular diet and is almost ready for discharge. The client will be self-administering supplemental tube feedings between meals for a short time after discharge
When the client expresses concern about his or her ability to perform this procedure at home, the nurse would best respond with which of the following? 1. "Tell me more about your concerns about going home." 2. "Do you want to stay in the hospital a few more days?" 3. "Maybe a friend will do the feeding for you." 4. "Have you discussed your feelings with your family and doctor?"