Author Question: A nurse aide reports to the nurse that a 94-year-old client's rectal temperature is 35.8C. The nurse ... (Read 85 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse aide reports to the nurse that a 94-year-old client's rectal temperature is 35.8C. The nurse interprets this value as

A) a sign of infection.
B) a normal value for older clients.
C) an inaccurate reading by the nurse aide.
D) a sign of anemia.

Question 2

An older patient has a significant amount of dental plaque. What can the nurse include when instructing the patient about brushing the teeth and gums?

1. Use a foam swab and brush three times a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush at bedtime and brush for 1 minute.
3. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Use a medium to hard-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Swabs are useful to moisten and cleanse oral mucosa but are ineffective in removing bacterial plaque.