The nurse is assessing a client's skin. The nurse asks a student nurse about body fluids that are generally acidic and very irritating to the skin
Based on this information, what are the best responses by the student nurse of which body fluids are generally acidic and very irritating to the skin? 1 . Sputum
2 . Perspiration
3 . Urine
4 . Vomitus
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
D
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Remember that body fluids, such as perspiration, vomitus, urine, and feces are generally acidic and are very irritating to the skin. Sputum is not generally acidic.
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