The nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult patient with Alzheimer's disease and her family. Which point should the nurse include in the teaching plan before discharge?
a) Importance of quitting smoking
b) Availability of community resources
c) Adherence to a low-fat diet
d) Importance of physical exercise
Answer: b) Availability of community resources
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A patient has sustained a long bone fracture. The nurse is preparing a care plan for this patient. Which nursing action should the nurse include in the care plan to enhance fracture healing?
A) Limit weight-bearing and exercising during the recovery. B) Monitor color, temperature, and pulses of the affected extremity. C) Avoid prolonged immobilization of the fracture fragments. D) Administer high doses of corticosteroids.
The nurse should emphasize that the rehabilitation of the spinal cord–injured patient:
1. usually is achieved within a few months after stabilization. 2. will return the spinal cord–injured patient to the preaccident functional level. 3. focuses on adjustments necessary to reenter society and the workplace. 4. completely targets on self-care.
Therapeutic fluids replace depleted electrolytes and fluids
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is assessing the moral development of several school-age children. According to Kohlberg, this age group is mainly concerned with which of the following steps in moral development?
1. Fear of punishment 2. A feeling of justice 3. Belief in due process 4. Wanting the approval of others