The nurse is teaching a class about skin care to a group of residents at a retirement home. Which should be included in the teaching?
a. Spend 1 or 2 hours outside in the sunshine each day.
b. Use an alcohol rub on the skin daily.
c. Use hot water for bathing.
d. Pat skin dry rather than rubbing the skin.
D
Older adults should avoid the excess use of soap, hot water, or brisk rubbing when bathing. The elderly should pat their skin dry instead of rubbing. Water temperature should be tepid. Use lotion for itchiness and dryness. Protect the skin from sun exposure.
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A nurse is caring for a client with ringworm. Which of the following microorganisms causes ringworm in a client?
A) Fungi B) Rickettsiae C) Protozoans D) Helminths
When an older adult is considering long-term care insurance (LTCI), what is important for the nurse to encourage the client to consider?
a. The older one is when applying, the lower the rates will be b. It is financially better to avoid purchasing LTCI through a group policy c. It is wise to scrutinize all exclusions before enrolling d. All policies cover care at home as well as in a long-term care facility
Sherri made two purchases at the hospital gift shop for $11.06 and $3.40 . What is the total amount of
money she spent at the gift shop? What will be an ideal response?