A nurse recommends to an older patient's family to place a seat ...

[meagbuch]

A nurse recommends to an older patient's family to place a seat alongside the bathtub to enable the older adult bather to rest while drying off. What is the best explanation for the nurse's recommendation?
 
  A) A drop in blood pressure may follow bathing.
  B) Nonslip surfaces are essential for tubs and shower floors.
  C) The elderly use the bathroom often and can benefit from the rest.
  D) Most elderly have an age-related problem discriminating hazards.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to suction a patient with an endotracheal tube. What would be the nurse's first step in the suctioning process?
 
  A) Explain the procedure to the patient before beginning and offer reassurance during suctioning.
  B) Turn on suction source at or below 120 mm Hg.
  C) Assess the patient's lung sounds and SaO2 via pulse oximeter.
  D) Perform hand hygiene, then put on nonsterile gloves, goggles, gown, and mask.

[Andromeda18]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
A drop in blood pressure may follow bathing; sitting down after bathing lessens the risk of the elderly bather falling because of low blood pressure. Nonslip surfaces inside tubs and shower stalls are important, but this choice is not a reason for having a seat outside the tub. It is not true that the elderly use the bathroom often and can benefit from the rest. It is also not true that most elderly have an age-related problem with discriminating hazards.

Answer to Question 2

C

[meagbuch]

Correct answers!

[Andromeda18]

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