Author Question: A nurse is preparing to help a client with a skin infection have a tub bath. In which of the ... (Read 31 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is preparing to help a client with a skin infection have a tub bath. In which of the following ways can the nurse ensure the client's safety?

A) Check that the bathroom has a non-skid floor.
B) Check that the grab bars are at shoulder level.
C) Give the client a damp towel for bathing.
D) Keep a bottle of bathing oil near the tub.

Question 2

A nurse needs to administer a continuous medication drip to a client. The nurse knows that, for a continuous infusion, he or she will likely need to add medication to which of the following volumes of IV solution?

A) 15 to 50 ml
B) 150 to 250 ml
C) 500 to 1000 ml
D) 50 to 100 ml

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse can ensure the client's safety by checking for nonskid strips on the floors of bathtubs and showers, along with strategically placed handles and grab bars that reduce the risk of falls for elderly adults when bathing. Grab bars should be placed not at shoulder level but at arm level and within reach of the dominant arm. As the client has a skin infection, providing him with a damp towel will add to his problem. Oils are not used in showers or bathtubs as they increase the risk of falls.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
A continuous infusion is the instillation of a parenteral drug over several hours. It is also called a continuous drip, which involves adding medication to a large volume of IV solutionapproximate ly 500 to 1,000 ml, not less.