An older client is preparing to go to the home of a daughter who ...

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An older client is preparing to go to the home of a daughter who will be the primary caregiver. What should the nurse instruct the daughter about the client's care?
 
  1. Give back massages.
  2. Puree all food.
  3. Bathe the client once a week.
  4. Examine the common sites for pressure ulcers.

Question 2

A client who is at risk for developing melanoma tells the nurse that the family is planning a vacation at the ocean. The client knows to avoid the sun, but states that it will be hard to do on vacation. What should the nurse suggest?
 
  1. Stay out of the sun between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  2. Do not go outside until it is dark.
  3. Wear wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves.
  4. Do not take a vacation by the ocean.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Back massages are a good therapy, but the focus of teaching should be on prevention and safety.
2. There is no evidence here that the client has dysphagia.
3. Elderly client's skin should be kept clean and dry. Daily baths are necessary.
4. One of the biggest threats to the elderly is an alteration in skin integrity. The nurse should teach caregivers about vulnerable bony prominences and care directed at the prevention of pressure ulcers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The peak period for the sun are between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
2. The client does not have to stay inside until dark.
3. Wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves can help protect the client's skin during the day.
4. With the proper precautions, a vacation by the sea is permitted.