The nurse delegates the hygienic care of a male client to the nursing

The nurse delegates the hygienic care of a male client to the nursing assistant. In reviewing the client assignment, the nurse instructs the assistant to make sure to use an electric razor to shave the client with:

1. Thrombocytopenia
2. Congestive heart failure
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Pneumonia

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Clients prone to bleeding, such as the client with thrombocytopenia, must use an electric razor. Clients with congestive heart failure may use a razor blade to shave. Clients with osteoarthritis do not have to use an electric razor to shave. Clients with pneumonia may use a razor blade to shave. If the client is wearing oxygen, an electric razor should not be used as it could create a spark. Oxygen is flammable