A nurse teaches a client who has very dry skin. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's education?
a. "Use lots of moisturizer several times a day to minimize dryness."
b. "Take a cold shower instead of soaking in the bathtub."
c. "Use antimicrobial soap to avoid infection of cracked skin."
d. "After you bathe, put lotion on before your skin is totally dry."
ANS: D
The client should bathe in warm water for at least 20 minutes and then apply lotion immediately because this will keep the moisture in the skin. Just using moisturizer will not be as helpful because the moisturizer is not what rehydrates the skin; it is the water. Bathing in warm water will rehydrate skin more effectively than a cold shower, and antimicrobial soaps are actually more drying than other kinds of soap.
You might also like to view...
In an era of electronic communications, the researcher should recognize that:
A) All messages posted in a chat room can be used because it is in the public domain B) Participants who chat online are not entitled to protection during research C) He or she need not notify participants of the researcher's presence D) Before entering a chat room, he or she should notify the list owner
A nurse is required to document certain information after catheterization. Which information must be documented by the nurse in the electronic medical record?
A) Size and type of catheter inserted B) Adhesive tape used to anchor the tubing to the thigh C) The position of the client for catheter insertion D) The type of water-soluble lubricant used before insertion
A spectator at the Little League playoffs in August in Texas faints in the sun-drenched stands. His face is flushed and his skin is hot to the touch. What action should the first responder take?
a. Lay the spectator down on the bleacher seat. b. Help the spectator drink a large iced drink. c. Seat the spectator upright and shield him from the sun with an umbrella. d. Move the responder to a shady area, and sprinkle his clothing with water.
Which health problems are classified as venous thromboembolisms?
1. Deep vein thrombosis 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Coronary artery thrombosis 4. Myocardial infarction 5. Aortic aneurysm