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urbanoutfitters

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A nurse documents the following assessment on an elderly patient's chart: dry, thin skin. Which of the following nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?
 
  A) risk for falls
  B) risk for imbalanced body temperature
  C) risk for infection
  D) risk for sedentary lifestyle

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is visually impaired. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for communication with this patient?
 
  A) Ease into the room without acknowledging presence until the patient can be touched.
  B) Speak in a louder tone of voice to make up for lack of visual cues.
  C) Explain reason for touching patient before doing so.
  D) Keep communication simple and concrete.


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mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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