Author Question: The nurse is teaching a class about skin care to a group of residents at a retirement home. Which ... (Read 49 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is teaching a class about skin care to a group of residents at a retirement home. Which should be included in the teaching?

a. Spend 1 or 2 hours outside in the sunshine each day.
b. Use an alcohol rub on the skin daily.
c. Use hot water for bathing.
d. Pat skin dry rather than rubbing the skin.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness. The patient asks to see his lawyer. The nurse understands that the patient is most likely in which stage of dying?

a. denial c. depression
b. bargaining d. acceptance

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Older adults should avoid the excess use of soap, hot water, or brisk rubbing when bathing. The elderly should pat their skin dry instead of rubbing. Water temperature should be tepid. Use lotion for itchiness and dryness. Protect the skin from sun exposure.

Answer to Question 2

D
Denial is characterized as refusing to accept what has been explained. It is an immediate response to a loss. Bargaining is an attempt to postpone the inevitable. Depression is a realization that the loss can no longer be delayed. Acceptance is characterized by growing awareness of peace and contentment.