A pressure point is an area that
A. Bears the body's weight when the patient is lying or sitting.
B. Cannot be washed or massaged during a bath.
C. Is tender to touch after exercise.
D. Is at risk for skin irritation due to perspiration or incontinence.
Answer: A
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A. After wetting the hands and forearms, the nurse holds the hands above the level of the elbows. B. The nurse spends 25 to 30 seconds rubbing soap on the tops and palms of hands using an up-and-down motion. C. The nurse keeps the arms elevated and backs into the operating room. D. The nurse uses a sterile towel to dry one hand from fingers to the elbow and then picks up a second sterile towel for the other hand.