9.
After a patient's bedside bath, be sure the __________________are up and the
__________________ is within reach.
10.
Respect for the patient's __________________ decreases the patient's emotional
discomfort during personal care.
11.
For a bedside bath, maintain bath water between ______F and _______F.
12.
During the bathing procedure, observe any abnormal skin condition; describe the
location, color, size, and how it _________to the patient.
13.
An abnormal body odor may be an indication of infection or ____________
disease.
14.
Hot skin could mean fever; cold skin could mean ______________________.
15.
Oral hygiene is especially important for patients who breath through their mouths,
because their oral _________________ dries out quickly.
16.
Name three types of observations made during oral care, which must be recorded.
a. _______________________________.
b. _______________________________.
c.
_______________________________.
17.
Dentures must be kept in ______________ to preserve their fit and general
quality.
18.
When rinsing dentures, be careful NOT to use _______water.
19.
Mouthwash and other solutions that contain ______________ should not be used
for the patient with ulcerations, as they are frequently very painful.
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