Which strategies should the nurse include in a community program for senior citizens related to dealing with cold winter temperatures?
a. Avoiding hot beverages
b. Shopping at an indoor mall
c. Using a fan at low speed
d. Walking slowly in the park
ANS: B
Shopping indoors where there is protection from the elements and temperature control is one strategy to avoid cold temperatures. Hot beverages can help an individual deal with cold weather. Avoiding breezes and air currents is recommended to conserve body temperature. Physical activity can increase body temperature, and if the senior is going to walk in the park, weather-appropriate (warm) clothing and a usual or brisk pace, not a slow pace, would be recommended.
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