Nurs211 midterm exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

85. Which action(s) is appropriate to safely bathe an older adult client? Select all that apply. Use a tub/shower seat if balance problems are present. Use vigorous rubbing motions when drying the skin to increase circulation. Provide the client a long-handled shower brush or attachment if experiencing limited mobility. Carefully monitor water temperature. Pour scented bath oils into the tub to improve dryness of the skin and decrease odors. 86. The nurse is caring for a female client wh...

91. Priority setting is based on the information obtained during reassessment and is used to rank nursing diagnoses. Each factor contributes to priority setting except which? A. Finances of the client B. The client's condition C. Time and resources D. Feedback from the family 92. While auscultating a client's lung sounds, the nurse notes crackles in the left lower lobe, which were not present at the start of the shift. The nurse is engaged in which type of nursing intervention? A. ...