The nurse suggests to a family caring for a member with early Alzheimer's disease in their home that they investigate the services of an adult day care center because such centers:
a. will take patient out on recreational outings.
b. can provide daily hygiene.
c. expand social interaction.
d. are free to the public.
C
Adult day care centers are open a large part of the day and offer several modalities to enhance social interaction and also give the family respite.
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The nurse is writing a nutritional plan for a stroke patient with right sided hemiplegia and hemianopia. Appropriate nursing interventions include
A. Thinning liquids to enhance swallowing B. restricting intake to liquids C. placing food in the left side of the mouth D. placing food interns in the right visual field
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A nurse will be conducting an education session at the local senior citizens center on the importance of physical activity. Which activities should the nurse include as an example of moderate-intensity aerobic activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Biking c. Weight lifting b. Range of motion (ROM) d. Dancing