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Placing a gauze pad under the flanges of the tracheostomy tube is not a recommended practice. The use of gauze pads under the flanges can increase the risk of infection, interfere with the proper fit and function of the tracheostomy tube, and cause pressure ulcers or skin irritation.

When providing tracheostomy care, it is crucial to maintain a sterile environment to prevent infection. The appropriate steps include wearing sterile gloves while handling the inner cannula and cleaning it with a sterile solution.

Using full-strength hydrogen peroxide to cleanse the skin around the stoma is not recommended. Hydrogen peroxide can be irritating to the skin, cause tissue damage, and delay wound healing. Instead, the nurse should use a mild, non-irritating antiseptic solution or sterile saline to cleanse the skin around the stoma.

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Not part of the weber’s test D. Described the Rinne’s test

Described the Rinne’s test

Water aerobics is a low-impact exercise that is beneficial for overall health and fitness, but it may not provide the same bone-strengthening benefits as weight-bearing exercises like walking.

Increasing intake of vitamin B12 is not directly related to osteoporosis prevention. While vitamin B12 is important for overall health and may play a role in bone metabolism, its supplementation is not a primary recommendation for osteoporosis prevention.

Maintaining a lean body mass is important for overall health, but it may not directly prevent osteoporosis. While excessive body weight can increase the load on bones and promote bone density, maintaining a healthy body weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise is more important than specifically focusing on lean body mass for osteoporosis prevention.

When pouring liquids, the nurse should pour away from the sterile field to avoid splashing.

The sterile field should be placed above the waist level to prevent contamination from the nurse's uniform or any other source.D It is important to open the outermost flap of a sterile kit away from the body to maintain the sterility of the contents.

Case manager involves solving incidents that may interfere with management of clients.

As a client educator, the nurse is involved in active client education on illnesses and health promotion practices.C As a care provider, the nurse involved in direct care of the client rather than supervision.

Taking a hot bath before bed can increase the risk of dehydration and may exacerbate symptoms of heart failure, as it can lead to further fluid loss through sweating.

Regular monitoring of weight is essential for clients with heart failure to assess for fluid retention and worsening heart failure symptoms. Weighing once weekly may not provide timely information to detect changes in fluid status.

While the timing of medication administration is important, particularly for diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide, which can increase urination, the optimal timing should be determined based on individual factors and healthcare provider recommendations. It's not specifically indicative of safety considerations related to heart failure and living at home.

Keeping the client's room temperature at 18°C (64.4°F) is not directly related to fall prevention. While maintaining a comfortable room temperature is important for the client's overall comfort, it does not specifically address fall risk.

Placing the bedside table 0.9 m (3 feet) away from the bed is not directly related to fall prevention. While organizing the client's environment to ensure accessibility and safety is important, the distance of the bedside table from the bed is less critical compared to other fall prevention measures.

Elevating full-length side rails on both sides of the client's bed is not recommended as a fall prevention measure. The use of side rails can increase the risk of falls and should be used judiciously, if at all, based on the client's individual risk assessment. Full-length side rails can create entrapment hazards and may not effectively prevent falls.

Requesting that another nurse check the client's blood pressure in 30 minutes, is not appropriate as the next course of action. If there is a concern about the accuracy of the blood pressure reading, it's best to first verify the reading using another method, such as rechecking in the other arm, before determining the need for further monitoring.

Ensuring that the width of the blood pressure cuff is 50% of the client's upper arm circumference, is a standard recommendation for obtaining accurate blood pressure measurements. However, in this scenario, the priority is to verify the accuracy of the initial reading by rechecking in the other arm.

Repositioning the client supine and rechecking her blood pressure, may not be necessary at this point unless there are specific indications or concerns about orthostatic hypotension or positional effects on blood pressure. The immediate priority is to verify the accuracy of the initial reading by rechecking in the other arm.