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bcretired

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A nurse is required to give a backrub to a client who has been admitted to a healthcare facility after a stroke. Based on this information, what is the primary reason for the back rub for this client?
 
  A) Prevents breakdown of the skin owing to prolonged bed rest
  B) Given for relaxation and comfort
  C) Allows the nurse to observe the condition of the client's skin
  D) Part of the bathing process for the client

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing with a group of student nurses that the normal adult body temperature has an average normal range in different body areas. What is the range of normal temperatures by the axillary route?
 
  A) 35.5C37.5C (95.9F99.5F)
  B) 36.6C38C (97.9F100.4F)
  C) 34.7C37.3C (94.5F99.1F)
  D) 35.8C38C (96.4F100.4F)


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chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A backrub is usually given as part of the bathing process and is necessary for this client to prevent breakdown of the skin owing to prolonged bed rest. The backrub is also very relaxing to the client and allows the nurse to observe the condition of the client's skin.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Normal temperature by route are: Oral: 35.5C37.5C (95.9F99.5F); Rectal: 36.6C38C (97.9F100.4F); Axillary: 34.7C37.3C (94.5F99.1F); Tympanic 35.8C38C (96.4F100.4F).


bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent

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