When Changing the Soiled Linen on the Bed of a Client

question 20

Multiple Choice

When changing the soiled linen on the bed of a client who is comatose,the nurse notices a reddened,blanchable area approximately 2 cm in diameter on her left buttock.The nurse's initial skin breakdown intervention is to:

• A) Position the client on her right side
• B) Finish providing fresh,dry linen to the client's bed
• C) Include a 2-hour turning schedule in the client's care plan
• D) Measure the area in order to describe it in the nurses' notes

Grasp the importance of feedback frequency, source, and specificity in improving job performance.

Understand Equity Theory and the factors influencing perceptions of fairness in the workplace.

Recognize the role of emotions and social comparisons in employee motivation and perception.

Understand the importance and methods of feedback in the writing process.

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Definitions:

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