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ATI personal hygiene (1)
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ATI personal hygiene"I'll swab the patient's mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide." - ANS-A nurse is caring
for an unconscious patient. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an
understanding of providing good oral hygiene for the patient
Lemon-glycerin swabs - ANS-What is not appropriate for oral hygiene for a patient that
removes moisture from the oral cavity and that damages tooth enamel
Ask the patient in what order she typically performs her morning routine - ANS-When
planning morning hygiene care for a postoperative patient, which of the following
actions should the nurse include
Moisture from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown - ANS-A nurse is caring
for a patient who is on long-term bed rest and requires frequent linen changes due to
excess diaphoresis. Which of the following is the priority rationale for frequent linen
changes
excessive sweating - ANS-diaphoresis
documentation - ANS-making a patients bed does not require
Raise the room temperature - ANS-While performing a complete bed bath for a patient,
the nurse should
irritation to the eyes - ANS-Why should soap not be added to the water in the basin
when giving a bed bath
1. nurse will gather all necessary supplies
2. prepare the room by placing a rubber mat on the rub floor to prevent the patient from
slipping and falling
3. nurse will assist patient into the bathroom and give instructions regarding the use of
bars to prevent slipping and falling when entering or exiting the bathtub
4. nurse will instruct patient to remain in tub for no longer than 20 min due to possibility
of vasodilation from warm water, which can cause light-headedness or dizziness -
ANS-What is the nurse going to do when giving a patient a tub bath
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