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DyllonKazuo

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Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure ulcers, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient every:
 
  a. shift.
  b. 4 hours.
  c. evening.
  d. 2 hours.

Question 2

When offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail, older adult patient, the nurse must:
 
  a. give the patient a straw.
  b. dilute the coffee with cold water.
  c. fill the cup half full.
  d. offer a bib or an apron.


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Pressure ulcers can be avoided by repositioning every 2 hours.

Answer to Question 2

C
Filling the cup half full promotes safety and does not change the flavor of the beverage, nor does it demean the patient as would making him or her wear a bib or apron.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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