The Nurse Works in an Extended-Care Facility and Is Assisting

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse works in an extended-care facility and is assisting in the development of a policy and procedure addressing foot care of the residents. Which intervention does the nurse identify as needing to be reconsidered in regard to routine foot care?

• A)Soak the residents' feet briefly in warm water and wash with gentle soap.
• B)Use gauze or pads to reduce pressure where toes lie across each other.
• C)Use a pumice stone to remove dry skin from heels or callused areas.
• D)Apply an alcohol-free lotion to massage and perform range of motion (ROM) on feet and ankles.

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Definitions:

Demand Function

A mathematical representation that describes the relationship between the quantity of a good demanded and its price, along with other determinants.

Cournot Equilibrium

A condition in a duopoly market where each firm chooses the quantity to produce to maximize its own profit, assuming the other's output is fixed.

Marginal Cost

An additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service, a key concept in economics for decision-making.

Inverse Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded when price is the independent variable.