A Resident Has Dry Skin.What Should You Do

question 5

Multiple Choice

A resident has dry skin.What should you do?

• A) Use soap during the person's bath.
• B) Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.
• C) Apply cornstarch to dry areas.
• D) Apply powder to dry areas.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the limbic system in the brain that is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.