Author Question: When a nurse is providing perineal care to a client, regardless of gender, it is essential that the ... (Read 51 times)

JMatthes · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When a nurse is providing perineal care to a client, regardless of gender, it is essential that the nurse do which of the following?

a. Use plenty of soap and water to cleanse the area.
b. Apply a barrier ointment to the area.
c. Place the client at ease with a professional approach.
d. Wear two pairs of gloves during the procedure.

Question 2

A nurse is attending to a client who has had a cardiac arrest. Which of the following steps does the nurse ensure first in the chain of survival?

A) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Rapid cardiac defibrillation
C) Immediate access of emergency services
D) Effective advanced life support

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When providing perineal care to a client, it is important that the nurse place the client at ease using a professional approach.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The first step involved in the chain of survival is immediate recognition and access of emergency services. This is followed by early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rapid defibrillation, and effective advanced life support.