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Sportsfan2111

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Which of the following assessments are performed on long-term care patients in addition to the traditional head-to-toe physical assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Level of cognition
  2. Sleep habits
  3. Bowel and bladder elimination status and habits
  4. Ability to communicate
  5. General appearance

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a resident of a long-term care facility who is incontinent of bowel and bladder. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse will help minimize skin breakdown? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Applying barrier ointment to the perineal area if needed
  2. Changing soiled clothing as quickly as possible
  3. Changing the patient's position in bed or chair every 1 to 2 hours
  4. Assessing for soiling every 1 to 2 hours
  5. Limiting fluid intake with meals



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ynlevi

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4




Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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