Which of the following definitions of health is most typically used in nursing today?
a. Ability to interact and adapt to the environment
b. Ability to perform required social roles
c. Ability to stay free from disease
d. Ability to maximize human potential
ANS: D
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A) A decrease in manic behavior. B) Hyperactivity and pressured speech. C) A return to baseline behavior, calm and rational. D) Signs and symptoms of depression.
The nurse is completing a home care visit of an 86-year-old client. The client lives alone and is independent in activities of daily living. During your visit, you notice a red mark on the arm of the client
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A client with venous insufficiency is instructed to exercise, apply elastic stockings, and elevate the extremities. Which is the primary benefit for this nursing management regime?
A) Improve arterial flow B) Strengthen venous valves C) Increase venous congestion D) Improve venous return