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imanialler

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The nurse lowers the bed to place the patient on the bedpan. The angle of the head of the bed should be raised to:
 
  a. 20 degrees.
  b. 45 degrees.
  c. 90 degrees.
  d. 30 degrees.

Question 2

How should the nurse cleanse the meatal opening when performing male perineal care?
 
  a. From the meatus outward
  b. With an alcohol swab
  c. In a circular motion
  d. With a cotton-tipped applicator



vkodali

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Elimination is facilitated with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should cleanse the meatal opening from the meatus outward.



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