Author Question: The nurse and UAP are making an occupied bed together. Which action by the nurse is incorrect? a. ... (Read 59 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse and UAP are making an occupied bed together. Which action by the nurse is incorrect?

a. The nurse asks and assists the patient to turn toward the UAP and loosens the fitted sheet and rolls it in toward the patient.
b. The nurse rolls dirty linens to the side then places the linens on the floor while finishing.
c. The nurse tucks the clean bottom sheet under the cleaner underside of the dirty linens.
d. The nurse wears gloves to remove dirty linens.

Question 2

The nurse is asked to shave a patient that is taking Coumadin. What is the most appropriate action?

a. Refuse to shave the patient because he is on an anticoagulant.
b. Shave as usual with a safety razor.
c. Offer to wax rather than shave the patient.
d. Use an electric razor.

vseab · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Bed linens should be placed in the linen hamper, not on the floor, after they are removed from the bed. The patient turns to each side while the bed linens are changed, and the nurse wears gloves.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients on anticoagulants should use an electric razor for shaving to avoid bleeding complications. Patients should have the option of shaving if they would like to shave. Waxing may not be an option.