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Exam 1: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals Skills Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Answers (2023/ 2024 New Update) - Chamberlain Q: A nurse is instructing a client, who has an injury of the left lower extremity, about the use of a cane. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) A. hold the cane on the right side. B. keep two points of support on the floor. C. place the cane 15 inches in front of the feet before advancing. D. after advancing the cane,...

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Function of skin - protection prevents penetration perception temperature regulation identification communication wound repair absorption and excretion production of vitamin D Implications of skin care:Protection - Weakening of epidermis occurs by scraping or stripping it Excessive dryness causes cracks & breaks on skin allowing bacteria to enter Constant exposure of skin to moisture causes maceration Keep bed linen/clothes dry Misuse of soap Minimize friction, increases risk for ...

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Skin • Pressure ulcers o Stages – describe, identify Category/Stage I: Nonblanchable Redness. Intact skin presents with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over abony prominence. Discoloration of the skin, warmth, edema, hardness, or pain may also be present. Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching but its coloring may differ from the surrounding area. The area may be painful, firm, soft, warmer, or cooler compared to adjacent tissue. Category I may be di...