Author Question: A different approach to traditional hygienic care is the bag bath. Which of the following is the ... (Read 39 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A different approach to traditional hygienic care is the bag bath. Which of the following is the best rationale for using this approach?

a. It is less expensive than the traditional bed bath method.
b. It takes less time to complete.
c. It leaves the skin softer.
d. It reduces the risk of infection.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to teach a group of adult women about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Which of the following will the nurse explain is a specific symptom of myocardial infarctions in women?

a. Angina
b. Visual difficulties
c. Loss of unilateral motor function
d. Right scapular discomfort and stiffness

pallen55 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The bag bath is intended to reduce the risk of infection. Use of the traditional washbasin may increase the risk of infection because if it is not cleaned and dried completely after use, gram-negative bacteria may contaminate the washbasin. Successive use of a contaminated basin may cause the client's skin to harbour more gram-negative organisms, increasing the client's risk of infection.
The bag bath is typically more expensive than the traditional bed bath method.
Using the bag bath does take less time, but it is not the best rationale for using this method of hygienic care.
The bag bath does not leave the skin softer than traditional hygienic care.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Angina is the most common symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
B Visual disturbances are not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
C Loss of unilateral motor function is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
D Right scapular discomfort and stiffness is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.