A nurse has noticed an increase in the number of older patients in the community coming down with pneumonia from influenza each winter
In addition to increasing access to the influenza vaccine each winter, which intervention would likely be effective for this particular age group?
A. Increasing hand washing
B. Improving nutrition by increasing access to healthy foods and prepared meals.
C. Getting more restorative sleep
D. Increasing exercise through community programs
ANS: B
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A client delivered twins. The first twin is stillborn, and the second is in NICU with RDS. She is crying softly and says, "I wish my baby could have lived." Which of the following responses would be most therapeutic?
A) "I have a friend who lost a twin and she is doing just fine." B) "How soon do you plan to replace this twin with another baby?" C) "I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?" D) "Don't be sad. At least one of the twins is alive now."
A mother of a premature infant asks the nurse about the baby's need for supplemental iron. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Since iron stores are developed during the third trimester of pregnancy, premature infants require supplemental iron." 2. "All infants require iron supplements." 3. "The small body size of the preterm infant calls for supplemental iron to promote growth." 4. "Preterm infants have decreased ability to synthesize iron."
A patient who has had his fifth attack of gallstones is encouraged to have a cholecystectomy to prevent the threat of:
a. further attacks. b. nutritional compromise. c. cancer of the gallbladder. d. hepatitis.
You are part of a team who cares for patients with eating disorders. As a team, what is the main priority in the care plan for someone with an eating disorder?
A) Meeting on a daily basis to discuss manipulative behaviors you observe in the patient B) Restrict the patient to bedrest until the first weight-gain goal is reached C) Allow unlimited exercise and weight training D) Weigh the patient twice daily