An older client is preparing to go to the home of a daughter who will be the primary caregiver. What should the nurse instruct the daughter about the client's care?
1. Give back massages.
2. Puree all food.
3. Bathe the client once a week.
4. Examine the common sites for pressure ulcers.
Answer: 4
1. Back massages are a good therapy, but the focus of teaching should be on prevention and safety.
2. There is no evidence here that the client has dysphagia.
3. Elderly client's skin should be kept clean and dry. Daily baths are necessary.
4. One of the biggest threats to the elderly is an alteration in skin integrity. The nurse should teach caregivers about vulnerable bony prominences and care directed at the prevention of pressure ulcers.
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