A client has been bedridden for several days after major abdominal surgery. What action does the nurse delegate to the UAP for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Apply compression stockings. This is the appropriate action for DVT prevention in a bedridden client post-surgery as compression stockings help improve blood flow and reduce the risk of blood clots. Ambulation (B) is not suitable for a bedridden client. Encouraging coughing and deep breathing (C) is important for lung health but not directly related to DVT prevention. Offering fluids frequently (D) is important for overall health but does not specifically address DVT prevention.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Carotene, Melanin, and Haemoglobin. Carotene contributes to the yellowish tone, Melanin is responsible for the color of the skin, and Haemoglobin gives the skin a pinkish hue. Keratin is a protein in the skin and hair, not directly related to complexion. Albinism is a genetic disorder causing lack of melanin production, not a normal component of skin complexion. Carotene, Keratin, and Haemoglobin (option B) do not cover the pigment responsible for skin color (Melanin).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Thermoregulation. Sweat glands help regulate body temperature by producing sweat, which evaporates and cools the body. Osmoregulation (B) is the regulation of water and solute concentrations in the body, not the primary function of sweat glands. Excretion (C) is the elimination of waste products, which is not the primary function of sweat glands. "None of the above" (D) is incorrect as sweat glands do play a significant role in thermoregulation.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sebum. Sebum is the substance secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin. Sebum helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Cerumin (A) is the substance produced by ceruminous glands in the ear canal. Sweat (B) is produced by sweat glands to regulate body temperature. Mucous (C) is produced by mucous glands to protect and lubricate the mucous membranes. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it specifically refers to the substance secreted by the sebaceous glands.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Below the tail. Perineal glands are located in the perineal region, which is the area between the anus and the external genitalia. This location is below the tail in animals. Choice A is incorrect because perineal glands are not situated in the rectum. Choice B is incorrect as perineal glands are not near mammary glands. Choice D is incorrect as perineal glands are not located in the subcutaneous fat layer. Therefore, the correct location of perineal glands is below the tail.