A nurse is caring for a male client who is in his late seventies. The nurse should stress that regular check-ups are most important for this client in helping to do what?
A) Detect minor problems before they become more serious
B) Enable the client to return to an active lifestyle
C) Allow the client to maintain a youthful body
D) Enable the client to get enough exercise
A
Feedback:
The nurse should tell the client that regular check-ups help to detect minor problems, possibly catching them before they become major concerns. Regular check-ups cannot help a person maintain a youthful body, get enough exercise, or return to an active lifestyle.
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