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jwb375

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is emphasizing the use of touch to decrease skin hunger in caring for patients. Which age group is the nurse primarily describing?
 
  a. Infants
  b. Children
  c. Middle age
  d. Older adults

Question 2

A nurse is providing different types of therapies to a patient with excessive fatigue and cancer. Which technique will cause the nurse manager to intervene?
 
  a. Meditation
  b. Guided imagery
  c. Passive relaxation
  d. Active progressive relaxation


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Shshxj

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

ANS: D
Touch is a primal need, as necessary as food, growth, or shelter. Touch is like a nutrient transmitted through the skin, and skin hunger is like a form of malnutrition that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, especially among older adults. While infants, children, and middle age may be affected, it is the older adult who is most affected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse manager needs to intervene if the nurse uses active progressive relaxation. Active progressive relaxation is not appropriate for patients with advanced disease or decreased energy reserves. Passive relaxation or guided imagery or meditation is more appropriate for these individuals.


jwb375

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

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Wow, this really help

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