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Ebrown

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Place the steps of providing special oral care for an unconscious client in the correct order.
 
  Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
  Response 1. Prepare the client by positioning in a side-lying position with the head of the bed lowered.
  Response 2. Clean the teeth and rinse the mouth. Brush the teeth gently to prevent irritating the gums.
  Response 3. Ensure client comfort and document procedure per policy.
  Response 4. Perform hand hygiene and observe other appropriate infection control procedures.
  Response 5. Place a towel under the client's chin. Place the curved basin against the client's chin and lower cheek to collect fluid.
  Response 6. Provide for client privacy by drawing curtains around bed or closing the door to the room.

Question 2

Which would the nurse document after providing hair care to the client?
 
  1. Number of times the hair was combed or brushed throughout the shift
  2. Type of brush used to provide hair care
  3. Abnormal assessment findings
  4. Routine nursing interventions



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4,6,1,5,2,3

The first step is to perform hand hygiene and observe other appropriate infection control procedures. The second step is to provide the client privacy by drawing the curtains around the bed and closing the door to the room. The third step of providing oral care for an unconscious client is to position the client in a side-lying position with the head of the bed lowered. The fourth step is to place a towel and the curved basin under the client's chin and lower cheek to collect fluid. The fifth step in providing oral care for an unconscious client is to clean the teeth and rinse the mouth. The nurse will gently brush the teeth to prevent irritating the gums. Ensuring client comfort and documenting the procedure, per policy, is the final step.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Generally, daily combing and brushing of the hair are not recorded, but the nurse should document any abnormal or unusual findings during assessment.




Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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