NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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clean the resident from back to front.
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clean the resident from front to back
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encourage the resident to void ever half-hour
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Peri-care Important? Peri-care-also known as perineal care-involves cleaning the private areas of a patient. Because this area is prone to infection, it must be cleaned at least daily, and more if your loved one suffers from incontinence.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wrap a washcloth around one hand and wet it with warm water, then apply soap. Now, if the client has a vagina, use your other hand to separate the labia. Then, use the washcloth or bath wipe to wipe downwards from the top of the vulva and towards the anus.
Detailed explanation-3: -By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly rinsing it. By cleansing the patient’s labia from the pubic area toward the rectum. More items