The Nurse Has Completed an Assessment of a Client's Typical

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse has completed an assessment of a client's typical hygiene practices. How should the nurse best document the findings of this assessment in the client's chart?

• A) "Client normally bathes and washes her hair every other day; applies moisturizer to dry areas on her elbows and forearms."
• B) "Client prioritizes personal hygiene in her daily routines and is proactive with skin care."
• C) "Client bathes more often than necessary and consequently experiences dry skin."
• D) "Client's level of personal hygiene is acceptable and age-appropriate."

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Definitions:

Body Movements

Physical actions or motions carried out by the muscles that result in a change of position or posture of the body or its parts.

Costochondritis

Inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, causing chest pain that can mimic that of a heart attack.

Chest Pain

A common symptom that can be caused by a wide range of health conditions, from minor issues like indigestion to serious medical emergencies such as a heart attack.

Pushes

A term generally referring to the act of applying force to move something away from oneself or the act of promoting or encouraging a particular activity, idea, or direction.