Considering C.W.'s weakness, chronic diarrhea, and lower-than-desired body weight, whatnursing interventions need to be implemented to minimize skin breakdown?
Name at least six.
• Use a fracture bedpan, and remove it as soon as she is finished. Use a bedpan only if she feels too
weak to use the bathroom or bedside commode (BSC).
• Keep the perianal area clean and dry. Use a skin barrier (e.g., zinc oxide) as needed.
• Use medicated wipes, such as Tucks, on the anal area as needed.
• Monitor pressure areas, especially those in contact with the bedpan.
• Obtain a soft/pressure-relieving overlay for her bed's mattress.
• Regular sitz baths might help.
• Get a nutritional consult. Discuss instituting total parenteral nutrition (TPN) with the physician
with the eventual goal of high-protein, high-calorie, low-fat, low-residue diet.
• Discuss a physical therapy (PT) consult for range of motion (ROM) and strength maintenance.
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When caring for infants and the elderly who are in need of an antimicrobial agent, the nurse is aware that when compared with doses for young and middle-aged adults, these patients may require
A) a higher dose. B) the same dose. C) a lower dose. D) the same dose but less frequent.
In planning care for a hospitalized school-age child, which action will promote a sense of industry in this child?
1. Allow the child to assist with her care. 2. Encourage parents to participate in the child's care. 3. Give the child a detailed scientific explanation of the illness. 4. Speak to the child in a high-pitched voice.
The student nurse is reviewing the code of ethics prior to beginning a clinical assignment. On what areas should the nurse focus when providing client care?
1. Support lifelong learning. 2. Ensure the safety of all clients. 3. Maintain client confidentiality. 4. Provide care in a professional manner. 5. Collaborate with students and faculty.
The nurse is reviewing the tissue requirements for organ recipients and donors. Which statement correctly describes which recipients can receive an organ from which donor?
1. Recipients with blood type O are universal recipients. 2. Recipients with blood type A can receive donations from donors with blood types A, AB, and O. 3. Recipients with blood type B can receive donations from donors with blood types A, B, and O. 4. Recipients with blood type AB can receive an organ from any donor blood type.