A patient, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. In planning the care for her, the nurse should plan to
a. keep the skin well hydrated.
b. change the dressings every day.
c. keep the skin clean and dry.
d. administer antibiotics for the infection.
Question 2
An older male patient taking medication for hypertension asks what else can be done to reduce the blood pressure. What measures should the nurse recommend to the patient?
A) A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet
B) Deep breathing and Buerger-Allen exercises
C) Weight loss and a reduction in sodium intake
D) Daily low-dose aspirin and one alcoholic drink daily
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
A patient centered care approach
An extended care facility.
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Severe arthritis can make everyday activities, like writing, typing, and handling objects