A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are) appropriate actions? (Select all ...
GNRS 555 MedSurg Week 1 Hygiene
Review Questions and Correct Answers
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling
Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient
does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are)
appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
B. Convincing the patient that he will work quickly and provide as much privacy as
possible
C. Skipping hygiene care for the day except for the parts that the patient can complete
independently
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care ✅A. Finding
a female nurse to help the patient
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care
What is the priority concern when providing oral hygiene for a patient who is
unconscious?
A. Preventing aspiration
B. Controlling mouth odor
C. Applying local antiseptic such as chlorhexidine
D. Thoroughly brushing all tooth and oral surfaces ✅A. Preventing aspiration
When assessing a patient's skin, the nurse needs to know that
A. Restricted movement can increase blood circulation.
B. Paralyzed patients have normal sensory function.
C. Loss of subcutaneous tissue may increase the rate of wound healing.
D. Moisture on the skin can lead to skin maceration. ✅D. Moisture on the skin can
lead to skin maceration.
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would receive the highest
priority to receive his or her bath first?
A. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from surgery and is experiencing pain
at a level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can help him
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