When evaluating the shaving of a patient done by a family member, ...

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When evaluating the shaving of a patient done by a family member, the nurse determines that the technique is done appropriately when:
 
  a. long strokes are used.
  b. the razor is held at a 45-degree angle to the skin.
  c. shaving is done against the direction of hair growth.
  d. a cool cloth is used on the skin before the shave.

Question 2

It is suspected that the older adult client has a visual problem that is not usually associated with the aging process when the nurse assesses:
 
  A. Excessive tearing
  B. Decreased visual acuity
  C. Increased sensitivity to glare
  D. Decreased dark-to-light accommodation

[kalskdjl1212]

Answer to Question 1

B
The razor should be held in the dominant hand at a 45-degree angle to the patient's skin. Begin by shaving across one side of the patient's face using short, firm strokes in the direction the hair grows. Use the nondominant hand to gently pull the skin taut while shaving. Check with the patient, and ask whether he feels comfortable. Use a warm cloth. A warm cloth helps soften the skin and beard, and the sensation of warmth can be relaxing.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Excessive tearing is not a normal change with age.
B, C, and D. Thse are common alterations in older adults.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[patma1981]

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