When bathing a patient, you should
A) apply gloves before beginning the bath and remove them when you are done.
B) apply gloves before contact with mucous membranes and nonintact skin.
C) wear gloves only when washing the perineal area.
D) wear gloves only if the patient is in isolation or has a contagious disease.
B
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The nurse explains that the ____________________ can sense the oxygen concentration in the blood and signal the brainstem to increase respiration
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The nurse is providing care to several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which clients may be candidates for peritoneal dialysis?
Select all that apply. 1. The client experiencing anuria 2. The client experiencing oliguria 3. The client experiencing polydipsia 4. The client diagnosed with end-stage renal failure 5. The client diagnosed with bladder cancer
A nurse is providing oral care to a patient with stomatitis. Which technique will the nurse use?
a. Avoid commercial mouthwashes. b. Avoid normal saline rinses. c. Brush with a hard toothbrush. d. Brush with an alcohol-based toothpaste.
Which of the following cases is most suggestive of possible abuse in a 2-year-old child?
A) Linear third-degree burns on the palm of the left hand B) Small third-degree burns at both corners of the mouth C) Second- and third-degree burns on both lower legs from the knees down D) Second- and third-degree burns in a V-pattern that begins on the right side of the face and extends to the abdomen