A resident needs her hair brushed. You just changed her pillowcase. What should you do?
a. Ask her to wait until she is in the bath-room.
b. Place a towel across her pillow.
c. Change the pillowcase again.
d. Comb her hair instead of brushing it.
B
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The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a patient who is in the lying position. Place in order the areas the nurse will assess when completing this examination
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A client with psoriasis will be receiving infliximab (Remicade). What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
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The nurse is bathing an elderly male patient who has never been circumcised. What is proper care of the uncircumcised penis?
a. Retract the foreskin, wash with soap and water, and leave the foreskin retracted to prevent collection of debris. b. Do not retract the foreskin; leave it in its natural position at all times. c. Retract the foreskin, wash with soap and water, and replace the foreskin to its original position. d. Use alcohol and a cotton swab to clean gently underneath the foreskin.