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jho37

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The nurse observes an 83-year-old resident of a nursing home scratching repeatedly over the last several days. The resident states, I'm so itchy these days it drives me crazy.. Which of the following measures should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Referral to the resident's physician for oral corticosteroids.
  B) Increasing the frequency of the residents bathing schedule.
  C) Closer monitoring for a better control of the resident's blood pressure.
  D) Dietary changes and application of zinc oxide.

Question 2

The nurse, invited to a party after working an overtime shift, politely declines to attend. What does this nurse's behavior exemplify?
 
  A) Presence
  B) Availability
  C) Models holism
  D) Connection with self


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Changes in diet and application of zinc oxide can often alleviate pruritus. Increasing the frequency of bathing may exacerbate the problem, and oral corticosteroids are not noted to be a common treatment modality. Blood pressure is not noted to relate directly to pruritus.

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Effective nurse healers are models of holism which begins with good self-care practices. Presence and availability are characteristics that enable nurses to engage as healers. A connection with self includes a self-appraisal that is done through sharing life stories, journaling, meditating, and taking retreats.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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