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Which intervention is not recommended for an older adult in the final stages of dying?
 
  a. Apply an electric blanket to keep the patient warm.
  b. Elevate the head of the bed and turn the head to the side.
  c. Moisten the patient's mouth with ice chips, soft drinks, or juice.
  d. Gently stroke the patient's arm or back.

Question 2

An older adult female client complains of foot pain from a corn. After assessing her feet, which intervention should the nurse implement use to safely alleviate her discomfort?
 
  a. Cut out an oval corn pad to make a U shape.
  b. Use a corn pad slightly larger than the corn.
  c. Gently remove the corn with a sterile razor blade.
  d. Tape her toe with the corn to the other toes.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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A Correct. An electric blanket should not be used because it can increase the pa-tient's distress by overheating.
B Incorrect. This is a recommended intervention to help clear uncomfortable res-piratory congestion.
C Incorrect. This is a recommended intervention to alleviate the discomfort of thirst.
D Incorrect. This is a recommended intervention to provide comfort through touch.

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A Correct. A corn pad altered this way surrounds the corn without adding pressure over it.
B Incorrect. If an oval corn pad is used without being cut to a U shape, it aggra-vates pressure over the corn and can reduce circulation to the covered tissue.
C Incorrect. For surgical removal of a corn, the client should be referred to the po-diatrist.
D Incorrect. Taping the toes replaces pressure from the shoe with pressure from the tape.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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