A 70-year-old woman with painful arthritic joints asks the nurse what would be the most beneficial exercise for her based upon her disability. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?
a. Train with hand weights.
b. Walk on a treadmill.
c. Do low-impact aerobics.
d. Swim.
ANS: D
Swimming is a pleasurable aerobic exercise for many seniors, and water exercises can help individuals with sore joints because the water provides support and eases movement.
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A) "A computer will create a three-dimensional image of your knee based on magnetic readings." B) "You'll be given some anesthetic and then several tissue samples will be taken from your knee joint." C) "You'll be given a small dose of radioactive solution, and the doctor will observe its distribution in your knee." D) "The doctor will inject some contrast solution into your joint and take a series of X-rays."
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a. direct the patient to a chair. b. deny taking the patient's thoughts. c. increase the distance between nurse and patient. d. tell the patient, "You will be restrained if you hit me."
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A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of impaired urinary elimination related to urinary tract infection. When developing the plan of care, what would be most important for the nurse to do first?
A) Develop a schedule for bladder emptying. B) Encourage fluid intake. C) Assess usual voiding patterns. D) Monitor intake and output.