ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has a spinal cord injury with bathing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Fill the client's bathtub with water at 48° C (118.4° F). B. Give the client a long-handled sponge. C. Offer the client bar soap. D. Provide the client with a fixed showerhead. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Answer: B. Give the client a long-handled sponge.
Rationale: The nurse should provide the client with a long-handled sponge to assist with bathing to prevent strain or injury to the client's spinal cord. This tool allows the client to reach areas of the body without excessive bending or stretching, promoting safety and independence during bathing.
Summary of other choices:
A. Filling the client's bathtub with water at 48°C is too hot and can potentially burn the client, especially with reduced sensation due to the spinal cord injury.
C. Offering bar soap may be difficult for the client to handle independently, increasing the risk of dropping and bending to pick it up.
D. Providing the client with a fixed showerhead limits the client's ability to control the water flow and adjust it for comfort and safety.
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