During regular parent-teacher conferences, the school nurse learns that many overweight students spend time at home working at the computer and watching television. Which action should the nurse take to help the students with the weight issue?
a. Plan a nutrition class for parents after school
b. Include information on obesity in health classes
c. Have a local athlete speak to students about staying fit
d. Volunteer to supervise after-school games at the playground several days a week
d. Volunteer to supervise after-school games at the playground several days a week
Volunteering to supervise outside games on the playground after school would be a way to promote supervised physical exercise in a way that may attract the students. Planning nutrition classes for parents, including information on obesity in health class, or having a speaker would not actively involves the students in exercise.
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A) Advise the client to alternate night feedings with the baby's father to allow each parent to rest. B) Suggest that the client ask the neighbors to babysit one night a week. C) Ask the physician for medication to restore energy. D) Increase exercise time each week to promote energy.
A new patient comes to your unit. During admission the patient states, "I have a living will." What is the correct definition of a living will?
A) A legal document that is always honored B) A legal document that specifies the patient's wishes before hospitalization C) A legal document that is binding for the duration of the patient's life D) A legal document drawn by the patient's family to determine DNR status
An older adult patient admitted with malnutrition begins to demonstrate signs of pneumonia. The nurse would explain which possible etiology of this pneumonia?
1. There is a lack of nutrients to support immune function. 2. Insufficient fluid intake has allowed bacteria to grow. 3. The patient's malnutrition resulted from poor living conditions making infection more likely. 4. Poor nutrition has resulted in a deficiency of vitamin C.
The pediatric nurse understands that metastases can occur through the circulatory or __________ systems
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