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A nurse aide reports to the nurse that a 94-year-old client's rectal temperature is 35.8C. The nurse interprets this value as
 
  A) a sign of infection.
  B) a normal value for older clients.
  C) an inaccurate reading by the nurse aide.
  D) a sign of anemia.

Question 2

An older patient has a significant amount of dental plaque. What can the nurse include when instructing the patient about brushing the teeth and gums?
 
  1. Use a foam swab and brush three times a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush at bedtime and brush for 1 minute.
  3. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Use a medium to hard-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Swabs are useful to moisten and cleanse oral mucosa but are ineffective in removing bacterial plaque.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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