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A visually impaired patient has been hospitalized with pyelonephritis. Because this patient will be making frequent visits to the bathroom, a way for the nurse to maintain a safe environment includes:
 
  A. supplying a night light to provide better vision.
  B. keeping the bed side rails down so the patient will not fall.
  C. assisting the patient by standing on his or her dominant side.
  D. keeping necessary objects in a bedside drawer to decrease clutter.

Question 2

The physician or health care provider orders meticulous foot care on a patient with diabetes. The best rationale for the nurse to assess the patient for complications is:
 
  A. poor hygienic practices in patients with diabetes.
  B. vascular changes, which reduces circulation.
  C. the aging process, which causes skin breakdown and ulceration.
  D. limited joint range of motion, which makes caring for feet difficult.



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Swizqar

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Answer to Question 1

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Side rails should be kept up to prevent patients from falling out of bed. When assisting with am-bulation, the nurse should be positioned at the patient's nondominant side. Always place neces-sary objects in front of the patient to prevent falls caused by reaching for objects.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients with diabetes require daily foot care and inspection to prevent the development of foot ulcers and subsequent complications. Many patients with diabetes need to be referred to a podia-trist. The older adult experiences normal physiological changes, which can result in nail and foot problems. The extent of a person's ability to perform self-care determines degree of assistance required from nursing staff.




09madisonrousseau09

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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