The nurse advises the older adult to alter bathing practices to include: (Select all that apply.)
a. using lotion-based soaps.
b. using hot water to stimulate skin.
c. strenuous toweling to dry skin.
d. applying lotion twice a day.
e. using talcum to dry out skin.
A, D
Using lotion-based soaps and applying lotion twice a day will help keep the skin moist. All other options increase dryness of skin.
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Which patient rights is the nurse likely to be called to advocate for? (Select all that apply.)
1. Research-related rights 2. Right to refuse treatment or medication 3. Right to be fully informed about procedures 4. The right to safe care 5. The right to the treating physician of choice
A client with peptic ulcer disease is scheduled for a partial gastrectomy and vagotomy. The nurse understands the surgery will accomplish which of the following physiologic effects?
A) Improve the nutritional status. B) Delay gastric emptying. C) Prevent pernicious anemia. D) Remove source of acid secretion.
The nurse is preparing to give a preschool child some oral medicine. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most helpful to the child's development?
a. "This medicine is good for you. Take it, or your mother will be upset." b. "Would you like water or a mouthful of flavored gelatin after your medicine?" c. "The health care practitioner has ordered this medicine especially for you." d. "Do you want to take this medicine? I'd like for you to take it."
Which of the following anticancer drug belongs to inorganic metal complexes and works similar to an alkylating agent:
A. Dacarbazine B. Cisplatin C. Methotrexate D. Vincristine