Question

shane, a support worker, notices a reddened area on the client’s left shoulder while he is bathing the client. what should shane do about this observation? ch:17 massage the area. report the observation to the nurse. apply powder to the site. rub the area. question 30 2 pts when giving a complete bed bath, what is the support worker’s next step after washing around the client’s eyes with water? ch:17 ask the client if you can use soap on their face. wash the client’s face, ears, and neck. wash the client’s arm, shoulder, and underarm remove the client’s clothing.

Explanation:

For the first question, a support - worker should report any abnormal observations like a reddened area to a nurse as they are not qualified to diagnose or treat. Massaging, applying powder, or rubbing may cause harm if the area is a pressure ulcer or other skin condition. For the second question, after washing around the eyes with water during a bed - bath, the next logical step is to wash the face, ears, and neck as part of the sequential process of cleaning the upper body.

Answer:

1. B. Report the observation to the nurse.
2. B. Wash the client’s face, ears, and neck.