When you lift J.F., you notice that her sheets are wet. You decide to change J.F.'s linen
How would you accomplish this task?
• First, determine why the sheets are wet. If the bed is wet with perspiration, J.F. will need to have a
bath blanket placed beneath her torso. If she spilled water in the bed, then the bed can be made
with the same quantity and type of linen as that removed from the bed. Check to make certain the
catheter or IV line is not leaking.
• Obtain all of the linen that will be needed, and arrange it in the order that it will be required to
change the bed quickly.
• Lift J.F. vertically while two people quickly strip then remake the bed from the top down.
• Lower J.F. onto the bed while having everyone gently and simultaneously pull on the sheets to
ensure a wrinkle-free surface beneath J.F.
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a. On the floor b. Parallel with the floor c. Tilted with the head of the bed down d. Tilted with the foot of the bed down
According to the theorist Erik Erikson, an individual strives to actualize his identity, is most productive, and demonstrates guidance of and concern for others with a core task of caring during which stage of psychosocial development?
a. Young adulthood (18 to 25 years) b. Maturity (65 years to death) c. Middle adulthood (25 to 65 years) d. Puberty (12 to 18 years)
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1. Applying sterile gloves 2. Washing the meatus and proximal catheter with soap and water 3. Drying the catheter and urinary meatus 4. Performing hand hygiene
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