Answer to Question 1
B
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The client with a skin disorder, such as psoriasis, may also require assistance in meeting daily self-care needs, dealing with itching or pain, or working through the emotional aspects of a disfiguring or chronic disorder. That this client is a teenager makes exploring self-esteem issues even more of a concern. Difficulty breathing (may occur with urticaria) and pigment changes (manifestation of vitiligo) are not aspects of this condition. Skin infections may occur from scratching the skin, but are not the highest priority concern in this case.
Answer to Question 2
A
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An aquathermia (Aqua-K) pad, which produces dry heat, is used to treat muscle sprains and mild inflammations and for pain relief. The purpose of a sitz bath (sitting in a tub of warm water) is to provide moist heat to the pelvic, perineal, and/or perianal area. A sitz bath is most often used following infant delivery or rectal/perineal surgery.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
The postoperative client supports an incision with a folded pillow when taking a deep breath and cou
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Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
(A) Unwrap each of the layers until the client is covered by just the plastic sheet and the towels ...
Nursing Care Plan Process: Client with High Blood Lipid Levels