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Daniel lifson
on Oct 19, 2024
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A patient with dementia becomes belligerent when the nurse attempts to give him a tub bath.How should the nurse proceed?
A) Call for assistance to help the patient into the bathtub.
B) Wait for the patient to calm down, and then give him a towel bath.
C) Allow the patient to go without bathing for a day or two.
D) Ask another staff member to attempt the tub bath.
Dementia
A group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
Belligerent
Exhibiting aggressive or combative behavior.
Towel Bath
A method of bathing that involves using a damp towel to clean the body, often used for the elderly or immobile patients to maintain hygiene without a traditional bath or shower.
- Learn about the essentiality and practices for upholding the comfort and safety of patients in the context of hygiene provision.
- Exhibit comprehension of methods to maintain patients' autonomy and respect while providing personal hygiene care.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the essentiality and practices for upholding the comfort and safety of patients in the context of hygiene provision.
- Exhibit comprehension of methods to maintain patients' autonomy and respect while providing personal hygiene care.
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