A student nurse is caring for four patients in her senior clinical rotation. The patients are scheduled for baths that include washing their hair
Which of the patients will the student nurse need a health care provider's order to shampoo the hair? a. A 56-year-old man with diabetic ketoacidosis
b. A 45-year-old woman with a neck injury
c. A 34-year-old man with facial laceration
d. A 67-year-old woman with pneumonia
B
You will need a health care provider's order to shampoo the hair of patients with neck injuries. In situations in which bending is limited, teach the patient and family caregivers the degree of bending allowed. Assessment of the patient's activity tolerance and balance should be assessed before washing the hair to determine the best mode to complete the activity. There is no need for a specific order in patients who are a diabetic, have pneumonia, or have facial lacerations.
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