3.A mother brings her 6-month-old baby to a
well-baby clinic for immunizations. Upon
examining the infant, you notice dirt
accumulated in the skin folds and a scaly
scalp. Write a sample diagnosis for the
infant’s hygiene deficit. Develop a nursing
care plan for the infant and mother that
includes teaching hygiene.4.Describe the activities the nurse would
perform in the following scheduled care
time periods.
a.Early morning care:b.Morning care:c. Afternoon care:d.Hour of sleep care:e.As-needed care:5.List five benefits of bathing.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
6.Describe how you would prepare a bed bath
for a patient who is able to wash himself.7.List four advantages of a towel bath.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.List three benefits of a back rub.
a.
b.
c.
9.Describe how the following conditions
should be controlled in order to provide a
comfortable environment for the patient.
a.Ventilation:b.Odors:c. Room temperature:d.Lighting and noise:10.You are visiting a patient at home who is
recovering from heart surgery. When you pre-
pare a bed bath for the patient, you notice her
skin is dry and flaky. List four interventions
you could use for this patient to prevent
injury and irritation.
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.Describe the conditions you would look for
when assessing the following areas.
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