When giving ____________________ care, always wash from the most clean area to the least clean area.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
perineal
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A patient with chronic alcoholism who wishes to avoid "binge drinking" has obtained a prescrip-tion for disulfiram (Antabuse). Review the following reactions, and choose the one that will oc-cur if alcohol is ingested while taking this drug
a. Facial flushing, headache, and nausea and vomiting b. Dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain c. Fever, joint aches, and sensation of being chilled d. Drowsiness, sedation, and impaired night vision
A patient, recovering from a kidney transplant, has a temperature of 38 degrees C. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Report the temperature so a thorough assessment of the source can be discovered and treated. 2. Document the temperature and begin trending over the next 24 hours. 3. Provide antipyretic medication as prescribed. 4. Increase fluids and encourage ambulation.
When blood vessels become more rigid and narrow as a result of normal aging, all of the following result except
A. High blood pressure. B. Upper respiratory disease. C. Becoming easily fatigued during activity. D. Poor circulation.
A 70-year-old retired nurse is interested in nondrug, mind-body therapies, self-management, and alternative strategies to deal with joint discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis
What options should you consider in her plan of care considering her expressed wishes? a. Stationary exercise bicycle, free weights, and spinning class b. Mind-body therapies such as music therapy, distraction techniques, meditation, prayer, hypnosis, guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and pet therapy c. Chamomile tea and IcyHot gel d. Acupuncture and attending church services