1. Quiz

2. D. Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses “AM care.” When asked why, the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening. The nurse should
Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
Tell the patient that she must bathe because that is the “normal” routine.
Explain to the patient the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses “AM care.” When asked why, the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening. The nurse should
Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
Tell the patient that she must bathe because that is the “normal” routine.
Explain to the patient the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses “AM care.” When asked why, the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening. The nurse should
A. Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
B. Tell the patient that she must bathe because that is the “normal” routine.
C. Explain to the patient the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
D. Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning.

3. A. Skin becomes more resilient. B. Sweat glands become more active.
When providing hygiene for an elderly patient, it is important for the nurse to closely assess the skin. This is because as the patient ages
Skin becomes more resilient.
Sweat glands become more active.
Skin becomes less subject to bruising.
Less frequent bathing may be required.
When providing hygiene for an elderly patient, it is important for the nurse to closely assess the skin. This is because as the patient ages
A. Skin becomes more resilient.
B. Sweat glands become more active.
C. Skin becomes less subject to bruising.
D. Less frequent bathing may be required.

4. The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile
The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile. The nurse is aware that the patient is at risk for Impaired skin integrity because
A. Pressure reduces circulation to affected tissue.
B. Patients with limited caloric intake develop thicker skin.
C. Inadequate blood flow leads to decreased tissue ischemia.
D. Local nerve damage leads to pain sensation.

5. The nursing assessment on a 78-year-old woman reveals shuffling gait, decreased balance, and instability. On the basis of the patient’s data, which one of the following nursing diagnoses indicates an understanding of the assessment findings?
A. Activity intolerance
B. Impaired bed mobility
C. Acute pain
D. Risk for falls

6. The family of a patient who is confused and ambulatory insists that all four side rails be up when the patient is alone. What is the best action to take in this situation? (Select all that apply.)
A. Contact the nursing supervisor.
B. Restrict the family’s visiting privileges.
C. Ask the family to stay with the patient.
D. Inform the family of the risks associated with side-rail use.
E. Thank the family for being conscientious and put the four rails up.
F. Discuss alternatives with the family that are appropriate for this patient.

7. Math
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8. Math
0.5 Do you round up or down
0.49 Do you round up or down