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A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in several days although she is fully capable of engaging in personal hygiene practices and ADLs. Upon investigation, the nurse learns she is homeless and typically utilizes the services of the homeless shelter once a week for her bathing and other hygiene needs. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? - ANSWERSelf-Care Deficit A new client on the medical-surgical unit has not bathed in several days although she is ful...

What is hygiene? - ANSWERHygiene describes activities involved in maintaining personal cleanliness and grooming. ADLs: taking a bath or shower, washing hair, brushing and flossing teeth, promote comfort, improve self-image, and decrease infection and disease. Healthy people perform their own personal hygiene; however, some patients need assistance because of illness or injury. what does hygiene mean? - ANSWERBeing clean, well groomed, proper oral care cultural influences of hygiene - ANSWE...

abnormal labs for infection - ANSWER- leukocytosis - increase in "band" neutrophils (left shift) - positive cultures acute pain - ANSWER- pain classification by duration - temporary, self-limiting - has direct cause and resolves with tissue healing - treatment: relieve underlying cause ADLs (benefits) - ANSWER- promotes comfort/health; relaxation - improves self-image - decreases infection and disease - social interaction ADLs (examples) - ANSWER*activity of daily living...

hygiene - ANSWERVaries between clients health status and cultural practices. bathing/ oral care/ nail care/ foot care/ peri care/ hair care/ shaving Cultural influences on hygiene - ANSWERUnique hygiene practices.. Be respectful and observant of client's cultural needs Oral care on alert patient - ANSWERBrushing teeth/ flossing/ mouthwash/ denture care/ Oral care on Altered/ unconscious patient - ANSWERMake sure Suction is available, place pt. In a sideline position to decrease aspira...

Which agency sets legal limits on the concentration levels of harmful contaminants in potable water distributed to customers? - ANSWERUS Environmental Protection Agency The number of monthly distribution system bacteriological samples required is - ANSWERBased on population served what is the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) in the US? - ANSWER0.080 mg/L under the Surface Water Treatment rule disinfection residuals must be collected at the same location in the ...

If you come upon a co-worker who is not breathing, you should immediately - ANSWERStart artificial respiration A connection from the municipal water supply directly to the packing gland of a centrifugal wastewater pump - ANSWERis a hazard to the safety of the potable water supply A waterborne disease that can be transferred to humans if proper disinfection is not provided is - ANSWERTyphoid Rising stem valves are most often used - ANSWERin a pumping station The device used to check w...

Water distribution system - ANSWERA system of pipes, valves, and fixtures for distributing and using water in a building. Service Pipe - ANSWERPipe from the street water main or other source of water supply to the building served. Water meter - ANSWERDevice used to measure in liters or gallons the amount of water that passes through the water service. Horizontal supply main - ANSWERThe principal water distribution pipe running from the water meter from which the various branches and ris...

How many gallons of water per day does the average American family of 4 use - ANSWER320 gallons Most of earths water is_______ - ANSWERUnsuitable for drinking Most of earths FRESHWATER is________ - ANSWERStored in glaciers and ice caps Most salt water - use is_____ - ANSWERIn the power generating industry Groundwater_______ - ANSWERIs the largest available source of freshwater How much of earths ice is located in Antarctica? - ANSWER90% Which of the following locations most lik...

Which process converts ammonia to nitrite and nitrate? - ANSWERNitrification What is the maximum advisable rate of chlorine gas removal from a 150- pound cylinder? - ANSWER40 pounds per day What is a type of positive displacement water meter? - ANSWERNutating- disk meter What is a power-operated mechanism for opening and closing a valve? - ANSWERActuator What is required if a routine sample test positive for total coliform bacteria? - ANSWERTake repeat samples Why is a grid layout...

Wet tap - ANSWERA connection made into a main that is full or under pressure is a Cross connection - ANSWERA connection between a safe and an unsafe water supply is called a Is available for use without causing shortages during dry periods - ANSWERSafe yield of a water source is the quantity of water which: Rate of flow of water - ANSWERA Venturi tube increases the velocity and decreases the pressure as water flows through it. This type of tube is used to measure the: Underground str...