An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to ...

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An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. I will obtain the device for you.
  2. Using the donut can cause skin breakdown.
  3. I will need to get an order from the physician.
  4. You will need to wait until discharge and use this at home.

Question 2

A nurse aide reports to the nurse that the 87-year-old client is not breathing well and that the skin is cold and mottled. The client has a living will and requests comfort measures only. The nurse's action to care for this client would be to
 
  A) withhold pain medication, hygiene, and nutrition until the client dies.
  B) contact the physician for orders to control the client's breathing.
  C) ask the family what they want to be done for the client.
  D) instruct the nurse aide to provide personal hygiene and skin care as outlined in the care plan.

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Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The use of the device should be avoided because it applies pressure and results in tissue hypoxia.

Answer to Question 2

D