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bclement10

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When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, the nurse advises the patient that to reduce further drying of her skin, she should avoid using:
 
  a. perfumed soap.
  b. hard-milled soap.
  c. antibacterial soap.
  d. antiseptic soap.

Question 2

When a patient asks if he can keep the hot application on his leg all the time, the nurse reminds him that long-term heat can:
 
  a. cause extreme vasoconstriction.
  b. increase possibility of infection.
  c. cause the blood pressure to increase.
  d. damage epithelial cells.



kingdude89

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Answer to Question 1

C
Antibacterial soap is very drying.

Answer to Question 2

D
Prolonged contact with heat can cause damage to the epithelial cells.



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