Author Question: Nursing students will utilize time management skills when: 1. something unpredictable occurs. ... (Read 56 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Nursing students will utilize time management skills when:

1. something unpredictable occurs.
2. reviewing medications.
3. prioritizing client care needs.
4. collecting data.
5.

Question 2

The nurse admits a 65-year-old client diagnosed with asthma receiving steroids every six hours. A priority nursing concern for this client is which of the following?

1. Edema in the feet and legs
2. Urinary function
3. Skin integrity
4. Mental status

momo1250 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Flexibility is an important skill when organizing the clinical day.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The 65-year-old client taking steroids increases the risk of alteration of skin integrity because steroids cause thinning of the skin. The nurse plans skin assessments and appropriate skin care as a priority for this client. The other options are not primary concerns for this client.