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hbsimmons88

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Which of the following interventions will decrease the chance of dry skin?
 
  a. Daily baths in a soaker tub for 30 minutes
  b. Inadequate fluid and nutrition
  c. Leave moisturizing soap on the body
  d. Use of superfatted soap

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with urinary incontinence and diarrhea. What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
 
  A) Risk of infection
  B) Social isolation
  C) Impaired walking
  D) Risk of loneliness



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Answer to Question 1

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To minimize drying of the skin use warm, not hot, water and use superfatted soap (e.g., Dove) for cleansing. Effective treatment of dry skin does not require limiting frequency of bathing. Bathing daily for limited time (10 minutes or less) can assist with hydration. Rinse body of all soap well because residue left can cause irritation and breakdown. Use a humidifier to add mois-ture to air. Increase fluid intake when skin is dry. Use moisturizing lotion to aid healing process; lotion forms protective barrier and helps maintain fluid within skin.

Answer to Question 2

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Risk of infection is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client. Delay in providing personal care for the client, as and when required, puts the client at risk of developing infectious diseases like pneumonia and urinary tract infection, among others. Risk of loneliness, social isolation, or impaired walking may or may not be applicable.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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