Author Question: An elderly woman living alone at home is incontinent of urine. Which of the following nursing ... (Read 33 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An elderly woman living alone at home is incontinent of urine. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for a plan of care?

A) Risk for Activity Intolerance C) Risk for Falls
B) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity D) Risk for Infection

Question 2

A nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment. What is the rationale for palpating the abdomen last when conducting an abdominal assessment?

A) it is the most painful assessment method
B) it is the most embarrassing assessment method
C) to allow time for the examiner's hands to warm
D) it disturbs normal peristalsis and bowel motility