When planning activities of daily living (ADLs) for the older adult patient, the nurse would be correct in providing:
1. frequent rest periods between activities.
2. a variety of planned activities throughout the day.
3. frequent variation of daily schedule.
4. complete personal care.
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The ability to perform strenuous work decreases with aging.
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A) Urine B) Feces C) Sweat D) Both urine and feces
The community is conducting a series of forums about alcoholism. What information should the forums include?
1. Alcohol use is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. 2. Ten percent of high school students engage in periodic heavy drinking. 3. Almost 1% of the United States population reports binge drinking. 4. Alcohol use contributes to 2.5 million deaths worldwide.
Which of the following issues would the nurse want to assess at the initial visit for a 70-year-old client who lives at home alone and is being seen for a follow-up visit after an outpatient surgical procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ability to ambulate for about 30 minutes a day b. Problems with constipation or need for laxatives c. Appetite and appeal of food both visually and in taste d. Use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications e. Financial resources f. Family involvement in care
Parents tell the nurse that their toddler daughter eats little at mealtime, only sits at the table with the family briefly, and wants snacks "all the time." Which intervention should the nurse recommend?
a. Give her nutritious snacks. b. Offer rewards for eating at mealtimes. c. Avoid snacks so she is hungry at mealtimes. d. Explain to her in a firm manner what is expected of her.