The UAP Asks Why the Arms Are Washed from Distal

question 23

Multiple Choice

The UAP asks why the arms are washed from distal to proximal. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) To promote circulation
• B) To maintain asepsis
• C) To maintain comfort
• D) To maintain tradition

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Definitions:

Freudian Slip

A verbal or memory mistake believed to be linked to the unconscious mind's suppressed thoughts or desires.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring in the first year of life, where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and exploration.

Dependency

A state of relying on or needing the support, help, or approval of someone or something else for emotional, physical, or financial security.

Talking Cure

A method of psychological treatment, particularly psychoanalysis, where verbal interaction is used as the primary therapeutic approach.