A patient tells the nurse that he hates to exercise. The nurse should instruct the patient about the benefits of exercise EXCEPT
a. decreased energy c. improved bone den-sity
b. lowered cholesterol d. normalized glucose tolerance
A
Benefits of exercise include: normalizes glucose tolerance; improves gait and balance; improves cardiovascular function; increases energy; promotes bone density; promotes weight loss; reduces blood pressure; lowers cholesterol; promotes rest and relaxation; and improves sleep.
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The Patient's Bill of Rights is designed to
a. Protect the nurse from unfounded lawsuits b. Identify the individual's ability to make decisions c. Protect the individual's right to make in-formed choices relating to his or her health care d. Support the choices of an individual who is able to read and write
A 38-year-old female who speaks very little English has been admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain. What is the best way to communicate with this client?
1. Ask a nursing student who is fluent in Spanish to interpret. 2. Communicate by using hand gestures to supplement words. 3. Use a translator provided by the hospital or a community agency. 4. Use the client's 14-year-old son as a translator because he is fluent in both English and Spanish.
A woman complains of malaise and arthralgias. You note a butterfly-shaped, macular, erythematous rash across her cheeks and nose. These conditions are common in:
A. Psoriasis B. Lichen planus C. Systemic lupus erythematosus D. Erythema nodosum