Basic Care and Comfort Flashcards
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A nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia. Which food consistency is MOST appropriate to prevent aspiration?
Answer: Nectar-thickened liquids
Nectar-thickened liquids slow the flow of fluid, reducing aspiration risk in clients with dysphagia.
A bedridden client has a stage II pressure injury on the coccyx. Which intervention is the PRIORITY?
Answer: Reposition the client every 2 hours
Repositioning every 2 hours relieves pressure and is the cornerstone of pressure injury prevention and treatment.
Which action by the nurse BEST promotes sleep hygiene for a hospitalized client?
Answer: Cluster nursing care activities to minimize nighttime interruptions
Clustering care reduces unnecessary awakenings, which is a key non-pharmacological strategy to promote sleep in hospitalized clients.
A nurse is performing passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises on a client's hip. Which movement involves moving the leg away from the midline of the body?
Answer: Abduction
Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
A nurse is assisting a client who uses a cane. On which side should the cane be held?
Answer: The unaffected (stronger) side
The cane is held on the unaffected side so it bears weight simultaneously with the weaker leg, improving stability.
A client reports constipation. Which non-pharmacological intervention should the nurse recommend FIRST?
Answer: Increase fluid intake to 2–3 liters per day
Increasing fluid intake softens stool and is the first-line non-pharmacological intervention for constipation.
When providing oral care to an unconscious client, which position is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Side-lying with head turned to the side
Side-lying with the head turned prevents aspiration of secretions during oral care in unconscious clients.