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jayhills49

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The nurse anticipates that which of the following clients will be at highest risk for skin problems?
 
  1. The client with diabetes mellitus
  2. The client with pneumonia
  3. The client with an acute asthma attack
  4. The client with a gastrointestinal bleed

Question 2

The nurse prepares to document medication administration. Appropriate information to record includes:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Name of the drug, dose, method of administration
  2. Exact time of administration
  3. Client's response to the medication
  4. Client teaching
  5. Drug information



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The client with diabetes has poor peripheral circulation, and is prone to slowed wound healing, especially on the lower extremities. The nurse would perform a thorough skin assessment on this client and provide hygienic care with caution, being very gentle. The diabetic client is more prone to skin infections than is the client with pneumonia, asthma, or a GI bleed.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: The name of the drug, dose, route of administration,



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