This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse avoids dragging the patient across the bed linen to decrease the potential risk of skin ... (Read 62 times)

Lisaclaire

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse avoids dragging the patient across the bed linen to decrease the potential risk of skin injury by _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which guideline should be followed when giving a backrub?
 
  a. Observing the skin for abnormalities
  b. Massaging for at least 10 minutes
  c. Following massage with a brisk alcohol rub
  d. Conversing with patient continually throughout the backrub
  e. Using alcohol-based lotion for disinfection


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mohan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

friction
Dragging the patient across bed linen rather than lifting can cause skin damage from friction.

Answer to Question 2

A
The backrub should last for about 3 to 5 minutes, giving the nurse an opportunity to observe for skin abnormalities. Conversation should be kept to a minimum to enhance relaxation. Alcohol either as a rub or used as disinfectant is drying to the skin.


Lisaclaire

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ebonylittles

  • Member
  • Posts: 318
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Cardiac pacemaker. The pacemaker device is implanted beneath the skin near the heart, and the electr Cardiac pacemaker. The pacemaker device is implanted beneath the skin near the heart, and the electr
Patient learns to not be afraid Patient learns to not be afraid
Fundus of white pateint and black patient Fundus of white pateint and black patient
Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
Street Drugs and Their Potential Effects During Pregnancy Street Drugs and Their Potential Effects During Pregnancy
Video: Metabolic Rate, Heat and Thermoregulation - response to heat and cold stresses

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library