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When weighing a client with acute renal failure, the nurse recognizes that 1 pound of weight gain is equivalent to how many milliliters of retained fluid?
 
  a. 250 c. 750
  b. 500 d. 1,000

Question 2

How often should a nurse encourage most older adults to bathe or shower?
 
  a. daily c. two or three times a week
  b. every other day d. weekly



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Answer to Question 1

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1 pound of weight gain is equivalent to 1,000 mL of fluid retention.

Answer to Question 2

C
Because the skin of clients who are elderly is often dry, it may be advisable to bathe only two to three times a week and take sponge baths on other days. The nurse should recommend using a gentle soap sparingly and applying a moisturizing lotion.





 

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