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Charlie · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The patient is noted to have difficulty swallowing. The nurse realizes that the most probable cause of this difficulty is damage to cranial nerve ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In relation to hygiene and the acute care setting, the nurse knows that which of the following statements is true?

a. The disposable bath is a less desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
b. The disposable bath is a more desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
c. The disposable bath is more desirable for patients who can bathe independently.
d. The disposable bath is not an acceptable form of bathing in the acute care setting.

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

IX
Damage to CN IX causes impaired swallowing; damage to CN X causes loss of gag reflex, hoarseness, and nasal voice. When the palate fails to rise and the uvula pulls toward the normal side, this indicates a unilateral paralysis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Prepackaged disposable bath products have been shown to decrease the spread of infection. The disposable bath is a desirable form of bathing for patients who are unable to bathe themselves in critical care and long-term care settings; it is even preferable to the traditional basin bath.