A nurse is developing a plan of care for an individual in ...

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A nurse is developing a plan of care for an individual in long-term care with urinary incontinence who is confined to a wheelchair or bed. The nurse will include which of the following measures in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Assessing for wet linens every hour
  2. Changing the patient's briefs immediately upon discovering wetness
  3. Completely drying the patient's perineum and buttocks after cleansing
  4. Offering the patient opportunities to toilet before meals or activities
  5. Placing folded towels on the seat of the wheelchair

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. The nurse recognizes that which of the following may be contributing to the patient's constipation? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Peristalsis increases with aging.
  2. Decreased activity is common in the elderly.
  3. The individual takes multiple medications.
  4. The body temperature decreases with aging.
  5. Feces may remain in the large intestines for a longer period.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 3, 5

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