Personal hygiene

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who is on bedrest and requires frequent linen changing. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a priority rationale for frequent linen changes?

Moisture from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown

A nurse is observing an assistant personnel AP make a clients bed while the client is out of the room. Which of the following actions by the AP indicates an understanding of the procedure?

The AP raises the clients clean blanket and spread.

A nurse is preparing to assist the client with a tub bath. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.

1. gather all necessary supplies 2. Place of rubber mat on the tub floor 3. assist the client into the bathroom 4. Instructed client on using safety bars when getting in and out of the tub 5.Instruct the client to remain in the tub for no longer than 20 minutes

A nurse is planning morning hygiene care for a postoperative client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client in what order they typically perform their morning routine.

A nurse is assisting a client with personal hygiene care which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of infection

Clean the least soiled areas prior to cleaning the most soiled areas

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about providing oral hygiene for clients who are unconscious which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching

Ill swab the clients mouth with chlorhexidine

A nurse is preparing to provide oral care for a client who is an NPO. The client tells the nurse, I don't need oral care because I haven't eaten anything. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Oral care is still important even though you're not eating

A nurse is performing a complete bed bath for a client which of the following actions should the nurse take

Raise the room temperature