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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is using a bladder scanner to assess the bladder volume of a client with urinary frequency. In which of the following positions would the nurse place the client?
 
  A) Supine
  B) Sims'
  C) High Fowler's
  D) Dorsal recumbent

Question 2

The home health nurse is caring for an older adult woman living alone at home who is incontinent of urine and changes her adult diaper daily. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the most appropriate for this client?
 
  A) Risk for activity intolerance
  B) Risk for impaired skin integrity
  C) Risk for infection
  D) Risk for falls


Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Portable bladder ultrasound devices are accurate, reliable, and noninvasive devices used to assess bladder volume. Results are most accurate when the client is in the supine position during the scanning.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
A client who is incontinent, utilizes adult diapers, and only changes them daily is at Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity in the genital and perineal area.


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jilianpiloj

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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