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

Author Question: The skin care for an older adult with diarrhea should include: a. perineal care immediately after ... (Read 119 times)

joblessjake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 11, 2018
The skin care for an older adult with diarrhea should include:
 
  a. perineal care immediately after the diarrhea episode.
  b. application of barrier cream to the buttocks.
  c. maintenance of dry linens.
  d. patting the anal area dry rather than wiping.
  e. leaving excoriated areas open to the air.

Question 2

The nurse is alerted to the possibility of a fecal impaction when the older adult patient complains of ___________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. cramping.
  b. rectal pain.
  c. abdominal distention.
  d. anorexia.
  e. passing small amounts of liquid stool.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bsand8

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E


joblessjake

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

atrochim

  • Member
  • Posts: 331
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Regulation of heat exchange in the skin. Regulation of heat exchange in the skin.
Focus on older adults - risk for infection Focus on older adults - risk for infection
Emerging adults often feel adult in some ways but not others. Emerging adults often feel adult in some ways but not others.
Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A crust is a dry, serous or ... Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A crust is a dry, serous or ...
National Institute on Aging Web site is designed to be easy to use by older adults. It utilizes ... National Institute on Aging Web site is designed to be easy to use by older adults. It utilizes ...
General hand massage. Include (A) metacarpal mobilizations and (B) gentle finger pulls. (C) Press ... General hand massage. Include (A) metacarpal mobilizations and (B) gentle finger pulls. (C) Press ...
Video: Febrile Seizure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library