How often should a nurse encourage most older adults to bathe or shower?
a. daily c. two or three times a week
b. every other day d. weekly
C
Because the skin of clients who are elderly is often dry, it may be advisable to bathe only two to three times a week and take sponge baths on other days. The nurse should recommend using a gentle soap sparingly and applying a moisturizing lotion.
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1. Surgery that involves a high degree of risk 2. Surgery that normally involves little risk 3. Surgery that is performed immediately to preserve function 4. Surgery that is performed to improve the client's life
During initial ABCDE assessments of life-threatening conditions, D (disability) in neurologic status is assessed by the patient's:
a. pupil size. b. degree of responsiveness. c. nuchal rigidity. d. mood and affect.
Discharge teaching for a child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia includes the administration of medication for stress dosing. This should be followed when:
1. The child is going to be more active for the day. 2. The child has a high fever. 3. A dose has been missed. 4. The child has not had adequate nutrition for a day.
The nurse hears in a report that a patient has receptive or fluent aphasia. What communication abilities does the nurse anticipate from this patient?
a. The patient understands speech but is unable to translate ideas into meaningful speech. b. The patient is able to understand speech but has difficulty forming words creating muffled speech. c. The patient is unable to comprehend speech and thus does not respond verbally. d. The patient is emotionally liable and cries easily, which interferes with the ability to communicate.