Author Question: Which method will the nurse use to assess a client's risk for injury? 1. Cognitive awareness. 2. ... (Read 33 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which method will the nurse use to assess a client's risk for injury?

1. Cognitive awareness.
2. Mobility.
3. Nursing history.
4. Physical examination.
5. Health status.

Question 2

What would the nurse explain to a client the reason for a daily bath?

1. To assess skin integrity
2. To develop a nurse-client relationship
3. To moisturize the skin
4. To stimulate circulation

Jody Vaughn · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.
Rationale 2: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.
Rationale 3: A nursing history and physical examination are methods to assess a client at risk for injury.
Rationale 4: A nursing history and physical examination are methods to assess a client at risk for injury.
Rationale 5: Cognitive awareness, mobility, and health status are factors affecting safety.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to assess the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 2: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to develop a nurse-client relationship but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 3: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to moisturize the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 4: The three major reasons for a bath are to remove waste products like perspiration, stimulate circulation, and refresh the client.