MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

HEMIPARESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A client with tetraplegia cannot do his own skin care. The nurse is teaching the caregiver about the importance of maintaining skin integrity. Which of the following will the nurse most encourage the caregiver to do?
A
Watch closely for signs of urinary tract infection.
B
Avoid range of motion exercises for the client because of spasms.
C
Keep accurate intake and output.
D
Maintain a diet for the client that is high in protein, vitamins, and calories.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nurse is teaching the caregiver about the importance of maintaining skin integrity. Which of the following will the nurse most encourage the caregiver to do? Correct response: Maintain a diet for the client that is high in protein, vitamins, and calories.

Detailed explanation-2: -With a lack of air circulation, feeling and movement daily skin care is very important in order to avoid infections, sores, and irritations. The skin is served by a large number of blood vessels, and adequate circulation is needed to maintain skin health.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tetraplegia. Also known as quadriplegia, this means that your arms, hands, trunk, legs and pelvic organs are all affected by your spinal cord injury. Paraplegia. This paralysis affects all or part of the trunk, legs and pelvic organs.

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