Author Question: The nurse should expect that which of the following clients is most likely to have difficulty ... (Read 33 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should expect that which of the following clients is most likely to have difficulty per-forming personal hygiene tasks?

1. The 54-year-old with osteoarthritis in his upper extremity joints
2. The 26-year-old new mother experiencing postpartum depression
3. The 15-year-old client who fractured his left clavicle while skateboarding
4. The 36-year-old client who just learned that her lung cancer is inoperable

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by ancillary personnel regarding the bathing of a 79-year-old client requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?

1. At times you have to really work at getting her to agree to having a bath.
2. I learned that an evening bath is what she is used to, so I'll bathe her before bed.
3. She seemed to enjoy her morning bath; I'll bathe her again this evening after dinner.
4. She really enjoys that mildly scented vanilla soap her daughter brought her yes-terday.

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Any condition that interferes with movement of the hand (e.g., superficial or deep pain or joint inflammation) impairs a client's self-help abilities. While the other options represent clients who may experience difficulty, the client in Option 1 will most likely not be self-sufficient with hy-giene.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Bathing removes excess body secretions, although if excessive, it causes dry skin. The use of heavily scented soaps is often discouraged. The remaining options do not require follow-up.