The nurse wants to assess a client during the morning bath. What ...

[asd123]

The nurse wants to assess a client during the morning bath. What will the nurse be able to assess during this time?
 
  1. Skin status
  2. Financial status
  3. Psychosocial needs
  4. Learning needs
  5. Physical conditions

Question 2

During the morning bath of a client, the nurse identifies areas of erythema below the client's breasts. What should the nurse do to enhance comfort and healing for the client?
 
  1. Wash the skin carefully.
  2. Apply alcohol-free lotion.
  3. Wash the area without soap.
  4. Remove hair in the area.

[ngr69]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Assessment of the skin can be done during the morning bath.
Rationale 2: The client's financial status is an area not usually assessed during the morning bath.
Rationale 3: The client's psychosocial needs can be assessed during the morning bath.
Rationale 4: The client's learning needs regarding hygienic care can be assessed during the morning bath.
Rationale 5: Assessing the client's physical conditions can be done during the morning bath.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: For areas of erythema, the nurse should wash the area carefully to remove microorganisms.
Rationale 2: Alcohol-free lotion would be applicable for excessively dry skin areas.
Rationale 3: Washing without soap would be applicable for excessively dry skin areas.
Rationale 4: Removing the hair would be applicable for hirsutism.

[asd123]

Wow, this really help

[ashely1112]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it