A nurse assesses a wife who is caring for her husband. She has a ...

[jon_i]

A nurse assesses a wife who is caring for her husband. She has a Braden Scale score of 9. Which question should the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  a. Do you have a bedpan at home?
  b. How are you coping with providing this care?
  c. What are you doing to prevent pediculosis?
  d. Are you sharing a bed with your husband?

Question 2

A nurse cares for clients who have various skin infections. Which infection is paired with the correct pharmacologic treatment?
 
  a. Viral infection - Clindamycin (Cleocin)
  b. Bacterial infection - Acyclovir (Zovirax)
  c. Yeast infection - Linezolid (Zyvox)
  d. Fungal infection - Ketoconazole (Nizoral)

[frejo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A client with a Braden Scale score of 9 is at high risk for skin breakdown and requires moderate to maximum assistance to prevent further breakdown. Family members who care for clients at home may experience a disruption in family routines and added stress. The nurse should assess the wife's feelings and provide support for coping with changes. Asking about the client's toileting practices, prevention of pediculosis, and sleeping arrangements do not provide information about the caregiver's support and coping mechanisms and ability to continue to care for her husband.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Ketoconazole is an antifungal. Clindamycin and linezolid are antibiotics. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug.

[jon_i]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[pangili4]

Gracias!