Performing Perineal Care for a Female/ Male PatientThe nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the perineal care of a female patient who is totally dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?The nurse is preparing to provide perineal ca...
Performing Perineal Care for a Female/
Male Patient
The nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the perineal care of a
female patient who is totally dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the
NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?
A. "I'll ask for assistance if I need help positioning her."
B. "I'll see if she's up to the care right now."
C. "I'll let you know if I notice any signs of redness or discharge."
D. "I'll be sure to use hot, soapy water, since she has been incontinent." - D. "I'll be sure
to use hot, soapy water, since she has been incontinent."
The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a female patient who is on bed rest.
Which patient position should the nurse use for this care?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Dorsal recumbent - D. Dorsal recumbent
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited
mobility, the patient says, "I can do that myself." Which action would be the priority?
A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this task.
B. Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal care.
C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing perineal care.
D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the perineal area. - B. Assess the
patient's ability to perform proper perineal care.
How can the nurse promote infection control while providing perineal care for a female
patient who has a catheter?
A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter.
B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly rinsing it.
C. By cleansing the patient's labia from the pubic area toward the rectum.
D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient's entire perineal area. - C. By cleansing
the patient's labia from the pubic area toward the rectum.
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