Author Question: During the bed bath a client complains of drainage from his eye. Which guideline should the nurse ... (Read 43 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

During the bed bath a client complains of drainage from his eye. Which guideline should
the nurse follow when removing secretions from the eye?

A) Wash the eye area after washing other parts of the body
B) Wipe the client's eyelid with cotton ball's soaked in antiseptic solution
C) Moisten a clean wash cloth and cleanse from the inner canthus to the outer
D) Wipe both the eyes using different corners of the same mitt

Question 2

The nurse is taking care of a client with frequent urinary and fecal incontinence. What is the best nursing measure that can be implemented to prevent skin breakdown in this case?

A) Keep skin cleansed, moisturized, and protected with barrier ointments.
B) Keep areas of skin folds dry.
C) Apply antifungal powder to skin.
D) Apply powder or medicinal cream to skin.

jsm54321 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
For urinary and fecal incontinence, keep perianal skin cleansed, moisturized, and protected with barrier ointments. For perspiration, keep areas of skin folds dry and use antifungal powder. For maceration apply powder.