Author Question: Which explanation is the most accurate when describing PM care to a client? 1. Providing for ... (Read 54 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which explanation is the most accurate when describing PM care to a client?

1. Providing for elimination needs, washing face and hands, giving oral care, and possibly a back massage.
2. Providing care when the client awakens to include providing urinal or bedpan, washing of face and hands, and giving oral care
3. Providing care after breakfast that includes elimination needs, a bath or shower, perineal care, and oral, nail, and hair care.
4. Providing care required by the client such as changing of linen and clothes when they become soiled.

Question 2

Routine hygienic care has been provided to the client, with no abnormal findings assessed. Which item will the nurse document in the medical record?

1. Foot care
2. Hair care
3. Removal or insertion of a hearing aid
4. Type of bath provided and client's ability to provide self-care

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Providing for elimination needs, washing face and hands, giving oral care, and possibly a back massage occur during PM care. Providing care when the client awakens to include providing urinal or bedpan, washing of face and hands, and giving oral care describes early morning care. Providing care after breakfast that includes elimination needs, a bath or shower, perineal care, and oral, nail, and hair care describes morning care. Providing care required by the client such as changing of linen and clothes when they become soiled describes as-needed (pm) care.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse would document what type of bath was provided to the client and the client's ability to assist or provide self-care. Foot care, hair care, and removal or insertion of a hearing aid usually is not documented unless there are unexpected assessment findings.