The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult patient with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp should include
a. cleaning lesions with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution daily.
b. cleaning the scalp with a low-dose ste-roidal shampoo.
c. applying hydrocortisone 10% to scalp le-sions.
d. applying selenium shampoo to the scalp.
D
A successful strategy is to wet the hair, apply selenium shampoo, and then proceed with the rest of the bath or shower. The other measures will not be successful.
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a. Assessment b. Planning c. Intervention d. Evaluation
Which of the following principles should the nurse consider when planning nursing care for a client who was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt?
a. Clients who attempt suicide and fail are likely to try again. b. People who attempt suicide and fail do not really want to die. c. People who talk about suicide are less likely to attempt it. d. Once in the hospital, clients seldom commit suicide.
A community is defined as a social group that may or may not share common geographic boundaries yet interact because of
A) Similar school districts B) Economic interests C) Common interests D) Political beliefs
Patients with renal failure often undergo ________ which is a technique used to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances and remove waste products.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).