A Nurse Is Teaching a Client Preventive Measures for Scalds

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a client preventive measures for scalds. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan to ensure safety?

• A) "You should wear cotton gloves while handling hot liquids."
• B) "You should apply a moisturizer before handling hot liquids."
• C) "You should set the temperature of the water heater below 140°F."
• D) "You should apply oil to the container containing hot liquids before handling."

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Definitions:

Oxidized

The process of losing electrons during chemical reactions, which can change the chemical structure and properties of substances.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a major component of many carbohydrates.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Citrate

A salt or ester of citric acid, often used in the metabolic pathway of the citric acid cycle in organisms' cells.