Mod. 3 Implementation Flashcards
What should the nurse do before assisting with hygiene for a patient showing symptoms?
A) Teach hygiene techniques
B) Administer medications for symptoms
C) Encourage relaxation
D) Provide emotional support
B) Administer medications for symptoms
What is important for the nurse to be alert for when assisting with hygiene?
A) Emotional expression
B) Patient anxiety or fear
C) Vital signs
D) Physical discomfort
B) Patient anxiety or fear
Q: How can the nurse help the patient with hygiene?
A) Perform all hygiene tasks for the patient
B) Prepare the patient to perform hygiene as independently as possible
C) Focus on educating the patient after the hygiene is complete
D) Wait for the patient to request assistance
B) Prepare the patient to perform hygiene as independently as possible
What should the nurse teach the patient about hygiene?
A) Signs of problems and techniques to address them
B) How to avoid hygiene altogether
C) How to rely on staff for all hygiene needs
D) Only the signs of physical issues
A) Signs of problems and techniques to address them
What should the nurse inform the patient about when implementing hygiene care?
A) Community resources related to hygiene and health
B) Resources for other unrelated medical issues
C) Only hospital guidelines for hygiene care
D) Social media groups for health advice
A) Community resources related to hygiene and health