Older adult patients produce less sebum and perspire less than younger patients. Therefore when providing personal hygiene the nurse should:
A. use hot water and regular soap.
B. use plain water and a soft towel.
C. provide a total bed bath every day.
D. use warm water and a mild cleansing agent.
D
Older patients' skin is more fragile; therefore, avoid hot water and use a mild cleansing agent. Some authorities suggest using bath oils; however, this increases the danger of falling in a slip-pery tub.
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a. Cutting health care costs b. Maintaining quality health care c. Recruiting and retaining nurses d. Promoting a militant nursing structure
The informatics nurse is assisting with the analysis of a clinical information system for a multisystem healthcare organization. Which characteristics of data should the nurse ensure are present to support quality patient care? Select all that apply.
A) Absent of bias and current B) Clear, accurate, and available C) Precise and verified by other means D) Documented in more than one place E) Limited use of health information exchange
Which finding would the nurse expect in a patient with a large tension pneumothorax?
A) Diaphragm is lower on the affected side. B) Diaphragm is lower on the ipsilateral side. C) Diaphragm is higher on the affected side. D) Diaphragm is higher on the ipsilateral side.
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A) the nurse will recognize changes within the community setting. B) the members of the community will comfortably report suspicious behaviors. C) the partnerships discourage terrorist activities. D) the partnerships contribute to and are essential for disease surveillance.