Which of the Following Situations Could Impact the Ability of a Client

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations could impact the ability of a client to maintain his personal hygiene?

• A)A client recently had his left leg surgically amputated above the knee.
• B)A client performs meticulous foot care daily.
• C)A client refuses to bathe every day,stating it is abnormal to do this in his culture.
• D)The room temperature is set at 21°C.

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Definitions:

Local Anesthesia

A method of pain relief that numbs a small, specific area of the body during minor procedures, without affecting consciousness.

Hypothermia Blanket

A device used to lower a patient's body temperature by circulating cool fluids through a blanket.

Hyperthermia Blanket

A medical device used to increase a patient's body temperature for therapeutic purposes.

Axillary Temperature

The body temperature measured at the armpit, a non-invasive method of determining body temperature, though slightly less accurate than oral or rectal measurements.