The nurse is working with the patient in developing an exercise plan. The patient tells the nurse that she just will not participate in a formal exercise program
The nurse then suggests that exercise activities can be incorporated into activities of daily living. The patient seems to be agreeable to that concept. Of the following activities, which would be considered a moderate-intensity activity? a. Doing laundry
b. Making the bed
c. Ironing
d. Folding clothes
D
Low-intensity ADLs include doing the laundry, making the bed, ironing, and washing dishes. Moderate-intensity ADLs include sweeping the kitchen or sidewalk, washing windows, folding clothes, and vacuuming.
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a. Convenience b. Purposive c. Snowball d. Random
A patient sustained an injury to the arm 2 days ago. The patient presents today concerned that the wound is not healing
Which findings would the nurse immediately communicate to the health care provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The skin over the area is tight and red. 2. The pain from the wound seems out of proportion to the injury. 3. The wound edges have separated. 4. Crepitus is present around the wound. 5. The patient reports flulike symptoms.
A patient's mixed venous oxygen saturation level is 56%. The nurse realizes that this finding reflects which of the following?
1. the cells are taking more oxygen to meet needs 2. the cells are releasing more carbon dioxide 3. there isn't enough oxyhemoglobin to meet the patient's needs 4. the cells are not receiving enough oxygen
A family member is hospitalized with an illness. Which of the following factors will the nurse assess to determine the impact this illness will have on the family? (Select all that apply.)
1. Nature of the illness 2. Duration of the illness 3. Cause of the illness 4. Financial impact of the illness 5. Effect of the illness on future family functioning