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Medesa

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The nurse notes that the elderly client she is caring for has dry, flaky skin on her hands, face, arms, and legs. The nurse knows that elderly clients may need bathing:
 
  1. More frequently due to keeping their warmer environments
  2. Less frequently than younger clients due to dry skin
  3. With strong soap due to issues with incontinence
  4. With very hot water and vigorous rubbing to remove dead skin cells

Question 2

The nurse is discussing nail care with a group of teenage girls. Which of the following statements made by one girl in the audience requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
 
  1. My mother tells me that toe rings will cause me to develop calluses.
  2. It's expensive buying new shoes just because your feet keep growing.
  3. I throw my sneakers into the washing machine regularly to keep the inside sur-faces clean.
  4. I cut the discolored nails on both of my great toes really short to make them a little less noticeable.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
The elderly may bathe less frequently and rinse body of all soap because residue left on skin can cause irritation and breakdown. The elderly frequently have their environments warm due to poor circulation. They don't necessarily perspire any more than do younger age-groups. They should bathe with mild soap and use lots of moisturizer to prevent the skin from further drying. Hot water depletes the skin of natural oils, drying it out. Vigorous rubbing can damage the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Ingrown nails often result from improper nail trimming. The remaining options are correct and do not require follow-up




Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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