When caring for an older patient having surgery, the nurse avoids shaving the patient. Which body system is the nurse supporting by using this intervention?
1. integumentary
2. sensory-perceptual
3. respiratory
4. cardiovascular
Correct Answer: 1
Avoiding shaving the older patient is one intervention to support the patient's integumentary status. Speaking in low tones and using adequate room lighting would support the patient's sensory-perceptual status. Teaching deep breathing and coughing and monitoring lung sounds would support the patient's respiratory status. Monitoring peripheral pulses and edema would support the patient's cardiovascular status.
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