The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult ...

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The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult patient with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp should include
 
  a. cleaning lesions with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution daily.
  b. cleaning the scalp with a low-dose ste-roidal shampoo.
  c. applying hydrocortisone 10 to scalp le-sions.
  d. applying selenium shampoo to the scalp.

Question 2

An older confused patient is recovering from a stage IV sacral pressure ulcer. The nurse shows an understanding of this patient's risk for developing osteomyelitis by
 
  a. adhering to sterile technique when chang-ing the wound's dressing.
  b. assessing and documenting the patient's vital signs regularly.
  c. managing the patient's antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
  d. ensuring that the patient's diet includes sufficient protein.

[TINA]

Answer to Question 1

D
A successful strategy is to wet the hair, apply selenium shampoo, and then proceed with the rest of the bath or shower. The other measures will not be successful.

Answer to Question 2

A
Prevention of osteomyelitis includes using sterile technique during dressing changes and follow-ing strict wound precautions. The other actions are not as important for preventing this complica-tion, although they are part of the patient's nursing care plan.

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[TINA]

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