The nurse instructs the partner of a client who is on bed rest to provide a complete bed bath. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Prevent dryness with bath oil and baby powder.
2. Clean the anus vigorously and dry with a towel.
3. Wash the perineal area with warm running water.
4. Daily complete bed baths can cause skin damage.
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4. Daily bathing can lead to dry skin and irritation for a client on complete bed rest because skin becomes thin, fragile, and prone to bruising and tears, so the nurse cau-tions the client's partner.
1. Bath oil is not recommended for a bed bath because it is likely to soak into the bed linens and attract debris, increasing the need for linen changing. Powder is usually not indicated, to prevent client inhalation of fine dust particles and because it is a drying agent.
2. The nurse instructs the client's partner to keep the perineum clean and dry; how-ever, vigorous cleansing can lead to dry skin and irritation, potentially resulting in skin breakdown.
3. Perineal cleansing with warm running water is impractical for home care.
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Convert 0505 to conventional time: __________
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A) The charting format is not ethical B) Details are often missing C) Subjective information is often missing D) It reflects poor assessment skills on the part of the nurse
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. When teaching the client about the medication therapy, which goals will the nurse include?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Modifying the progression of the disease 2. Treating acute exacerbations 3. Managing symptoms 4. Curing the disease 5. Remyelinating nerve fibers.