The nurse includes in the discharge teaching of a person with a skin condition that in order to reduce the soap in bed linens and sleeping garments, the patient should:
a. use fabric softener sheets in the dryer.
b. use vinegar in the rinse water.
c. use a fragrant detergent.
d. send linens to a professional laundry.
B
The use of vinegar in the rinse water will cut soap that may be irritating to the skin if left in bed linens or sleeping garments.
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a. This is a normal occurrence. b. This is abnormal and should be reported. c. The patient should be administered a blood thinner. d. The patient should be restricted to bed rest.
A patient who has undergone a valve replacement with a mechanical valve prosthesis is due to be discharged home
The nurse is giving discharge teaching and reinforcing postoperative teaching to this patient. The nurse discusses the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to any dental or surgical procedure because the nurse understands that antibiotic prophylaxis prevents what in these patients? A) Otitis media B) Sepsis C) Bacterial endocarditis D) Deep vein thrombosis
For a patient experiencing panic, which nursing intervention should be implemented first?
a. Teach relaxation techniques. b. Administer an anxiolytic medication. c. Prepare to implement physical controls. d. Provide calm, brief, directive communication.
The home health nurse assesses caregivers for a person with a cognitive deficit. Which finding(s) is/are characteristic of exhaustion? (Select all that apply.)
a. Irritability with other family members and the patient b. Report of sleep disturbances c. Anger at patient and self d. Depression e. Fatigue