Author Question: A client who has been bedridden for a week complains of an ache in her back. Which intervention ... (Read 20 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client who has been bedridden for a week complains of an ache in her back. Which
intervention could the nurse perform to alleviate her condition?

A) Recommend exercises for the client's back
B) Have the client stay in a position that does not cause pain
C) Have the client lie on the side with the knees flexed
D) Give the client a backrub

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's skin. The nurse asks a student nurse about body fluids that are generally acidic and very irritating to the skin.

Based on this information, what are the best responses by the student nurse of which body fluids are generally acidic and very irritating to the skin? 1 . Sputum
2 . Perspiration
3 . Urine
4 . Vomitus
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

tuwy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Remember that body fluids, such as perspiration, vomitus, urine, and feces are generally acidic and are very irritating to the skin. Sputum is not generally acidic.