As a home health nurse, you are developing the care plan for an elderly client who has just been referred to your agency. One of the nursing diagnoses is Impaired Skin Integrity related to poor nutrition, bladder incontinence, and immobility. Which of the following nursing actions is best to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant who works at the agency?

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As a home health nurse, you are developing the care plan for an elderly client who has just been referred to your agency. One of the nursing diagnoses is Impaired Skin Integrity related to poor nutrition, bladder incontinence, and immobility. Which of the following nursing actions is best to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant who works at the agency?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

During the routine nail assessment of a client, the nurse notices that the angle between the nail base and the skin is greater than 160°. What does this finding indicate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A client is using acne preparations containing benzoyl peroxide. What instruction should the nurse give to the client to prevent fabric discoloration?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following instructions, meant to minimize the risk of scarring, should a nurse give a client with burns who has undergone skin grafting?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is the most common skin cancer and has pearly borders?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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