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Pineappleeh

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During the bath, the nurse observed that the patient has dry skin. The best action by the nurse is to:
 
  a. Bathe the patient more frequently.
  b. Use an emollient on the dry skin.
  c. Massage the skin with warm water.
  d. Discourage fluid intake.

Question 2

A client's epidermis has insufficient melanin. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?
 
  a. Risk for Infection
  b. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
  c. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume
  d. Impaired Skin Integrity


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bigcheese9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

Awesome help, super fast


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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