How can a nursing assistant help meet the oral hygiene needs of a dying patient?
What will be an ideal response?
A nursing assistant can help a dying patient's oral hygiene needs
by swabbing the patient's mouth and lips with a cotton-tipped
applicator dipped in glycerin or some other lubricant to prevent
irritation and make swallowing easier.
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A) multiple drug regimens. B) surgery. C) behavior modification. D) All of the above are correct.
The imposition of the rules, modes, and ideals of one group on another group is called:
a. acculturation c. oppression b. cultural diversity d. stereotyping
The nurse cautions a patient that one of the characteristics of a venous stasis ulcer is:
1. painlessness. 2. poikilothermy. 3. pale color. 4. location near the groin.
Which patient should be considered the highest priority by the charge nurse?
a. A patient who is complaining that no one answers his call light b. A patient who is threatening to leave AMA with tubes and drains in place from a surgical procedure c. A confused patient who is attempting to get out of bed d. A patient who is asking for help to the bathroom