Author Question: The nurse is demonstrating cultural sensitivity in performing perineal care when he/she does the ... (Read 68 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is demonstrating cultural sensitivity in performing perineal care when he/she does the following: (Select all that apply.)

a. The male nurse delegates perineal care of a female patient to the female UAP.
b. The male nurse asks a female patient if she would prefer a female to perform care.
c. The nurse approaches the care in a sensitive, professional manner.
d. The nurse assesses cultural preferences of the patient prior to care.

Question 2

The nurse knows that which areas are at increased risk of excoriation? (Select all that apply.)

a. Exposed areas such as the face
b. Areas exposed to stool
c. Skin on skin areas
d. Area under pendulous breasts

epscape · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
The nurse assesses patient backgrounds and provides hygienic care in a manner that is sensitive to the differences in habits and customs. This includes asking the patient about their preferences and not assuming what their preferences will be. A female patient may be comfortable with a male nurse performing perineal care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Excoriation (red, scaly areas with surface loss of skin tissue) occurs in patients whose skin is exposed to bodily fluids such as stool, urine, or gastric juices. Excoriation also occurs in areas where skin rests on skin, such as in the axilla (armpit); under large, pendulous breasts; or in abdominal folds. Exposed areas are more likely to become sun burned or wind burned.