The nurse would write which of the following outcome statements for a client starting an exercise program?
A. Client will walk quickly three times a day
B. Client will be able to walk a mile
C. Client will have no alteration in breathing during the walk
D. Client will progress to walking a 20-minute mile in one month
Ans: D. Client will progress to walking a 20-minute mile in one month
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1. The state health department 2. The Nurse Practice Act 3. The American Hospital Association 4. The American Nurses Association
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a. Private hospitals b. Community hospitals c. Not-for-profit hospitals d. Magnet-designated hospitals
A client is being discharged from the emergency department with several broken ribs. For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse provide discharge teaching?
a. Respiratory alkalosis from anxiety and hyperventilation b. Respiratory acidosis from inadequate ventilation c. Metabolic acidosis from calcium loss from broken bones d. Metabolic alkalosis from taking base-containing analgesics
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a. increase the amount of fluid with meals. b. eat foods that are higher in carbohydrates. c. lie down for about 30 minutes after eating. d. drink sugared fluids or eat candy after meals.