Author Question: After a medicated bath, the patient is assisted from the tub. Which statement about lotion ... (Read 53 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After a medicated bath, the patient is assisted from the tub. Which statement about lotion application is correct?

a. Apply lotion immediately after drying the patient.
b. Apply lotion in a thick layer to warm skin.
c. Apply lotion after returning the patient to bed.
d. Allow the patient to apply the lotion.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for a thyroidectomy. Which instruction should be included in the preoperative care?

a. Avoid salt for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
b. Preoperative medications will include drugs to increase the vascularity of the gland.
c. Keep a food diary for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
d. Preoperative medications will be given 2 weeks before surgery to reduce the vascu-larity of the gland.

Bsand8 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Medication is applied in a thin layer as soon as the patient has completed a bath. Applying the lotion in a thick layer, waiting to apply the lotion, or deferring the lotion application to the patient is not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

D
Iodine preparations may be given for a period of 10 to 14 days before surgery of the thyroid to reduce the vascularity of the gland, minimizing the danger of releasing large amounts of thyroid hormone into the bloodstream during surgery, and to decrease the risk of hemorrhage.