A 5-feet, 6-inch, 25-year-old woman who weighs 120 pounds runs 5 miles a day because it improves her mood and energy level. Which term best describes this example?
a. Health promotion
b. Illness prevention
c. Health maintenance
d. Health protection
A
The woman is exercising to improve and promote her health. Health promotion is directed toward achieving a greater level of health.
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When planning nursing care for the older adult, the nurse knows the appropriate needs for this age group are
A) challenges and rewards. B) satisfaction and stability. C) financial and coping skills. D) support and meaningful relationships.
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client with laryngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instruction?
A) "I should massage my throat to stimulate the vocal cords." B) "I can speak as much as I want as long as it is not painful." C) "I should rest my voice by not speaking." D) "I can whisper but not speak in a regular voice."
A pediatric client diagnosed with ADHD is being treated with dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR). The client's mother reports that the child has started saying "huh" very loudly several times each day
What should the nurse tell the mother about this finding? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. This sound may represent a vocal tic. 2. Children with ADHD often make such sounds to call attention to themselves. 3. The Focalin XR may need to be discontinued. 4. Focalin XR causes an inhibition of growth in many children. 5. Many illicit drugs cause this type of behavior.
Identify the preferred therapy for the relief of moderate or persistent asthma.
A. Treatment with the lowest dose of inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators at the onset of the asthma symptoms B. Daily treatment with high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators C. Daily treatment with high-dose inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators D. Daily treatment with low-to-moderate-dose inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators