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newyorker26

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An older patient complains of dry skin and asks for advice. Which advice should the nurse offer for improving dry skin?
 
  a. Add oil to the bath water to keep skin soft.
  b. Use tepid bath water.
  c. Move to a climate with lower humidity.
  d. Vigorously dry skin with a rough towel after bathing.

Question 2

Those who cope less effectively may exhibit which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoids avoidance c. Is demanding
  b. Confronts reality d. Is rigid


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

B
Tepid bath water minimizes moisture loss from skin. Oil added to the bathtub increases the risk of slipping and falling, which can result in a catastrophic injury. Oils should be applied directly to moist skin after bathing. Humidity should be maintained at approximately 60; the person may not be able to move. Vigorous, rough towel drying increases skin irritation.

Answer to Question 2

C, D
Those who cope less effectively have few if any of these abilities listed by Weisman. They tend to be more rigid and pessimistic, are demanding, and are given to emotional extremes. Those who cope well avoid avoidance and confront reality.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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