A nurse is teaching assistive personnel how to bathe a client in bed. Effective teaching would include instructions to begin the bath at the:

a. feet c. legs
b. arms d. face


D
When bathing a client in bed, the bath should begin at the face prior to adding soap to the water to prevent skin drying and irritation.

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After studying the DSM-5 criteria for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which listed symptom would a student nurse recognize?

1. Arguing and annoying older sibling over the past year 2. Angry and resentful behavior over a three-month period 3. Initiating physical fights for more than 18 months 4. Arguing with authority figures for more than six months

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The physician has ordered Ampicillin 0.25 gram po every 4 hours. The medication is available as Ampicillin 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

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Which communication techniques should the nurse use with a client who has been identified as having difficulty expressing thoughts and feelings?

A. Using emotionally charged words and gestures B. Offering opinions and avoiding periods of silence C. Asking closed-ended questions requiring "yes" or "no" answers D. Asking open-ended questions and seeking clarification

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The nurse is teaching a group of CNAs about the fastest and simplest technique to reduce temperature in a patient with a fever. Which method should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

a. Apply ice packs to the groin. b. Bathe the patient in tepid water. c. Remove clothing and bed linen. d. Give the patient chilled drinks.

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