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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure ulcers, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient every:
 
  a. shift.
  b. 4 hours.
  c. evening.
  d. 2 hours.

Question 2

When offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail, older adult patient, the nurse must:
 
  a. give the patient a straw.
  b. dilute the coffee with cold water.
  c. fill the cup half full.
  d. offer a bib or an apron.


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Jody Vaughn

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

D
Pressure ulcers can be avoided by repositioning every 2 hours.

Answer to Question 2

C
Filling the cup half full promotes safety and does not change the flavor of the beverage, nor does it demean the patient as would making him or her wear a bib or apron.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

strudel15

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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