ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. The nurse should use which of the following interventions to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide the client with a diet high in protein. Adequate protein intake is essential for maintaining skin integrity as it supports tissue repair and regeneration. Proteins are crucial for collagen synthesis, which is important for skin strength and elasticity. A diet lacking in protein can lead to skin breakdown and delayed wound healing in older adults. Repositioning the client every 3 hours (
A) is important for preventing pressure ulcers but is not directly related to maintaining skin integrity through nutrition. Applying cornstarch (
B) may help with moisture control but does not address the nutritional aspect of skin integrity. Massaging bony prominences (
D) can actually cause skin breakdown in older adults with fragile skin.
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