The nurse teaches a group of older adults about the benefits of health promotion activities specific to the integumentary system
Which of the following statements by a participant best reflects a sound understanding of health promotion of the skin? A) "I make sure that I take a bath each evening to keep my skin good and clean.".
B) "I have the best face cream, it removes wrinkles and lines.".
C) "I know that any mole that is brown or raised can be sign of skin cancer.".
D) "I learned that moles that are irregular in shape can be associated with melanoma.".
D
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Irregular shape of moles can be indicative of melanoma. Brown color of moles is a normal finding, and older adults do not necessarily need to bathe daily.
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A patient's total laryngectomy has created a need for alaryngeal speech which will be achieved through the use of tracheoesophageal puncture. What action should the nurse describe to the patient when teaching him about this process?
A) Training on how to perform controlled belching B) Use of an electronically enhanced artificial pharynx C) Insertion of a specialized nasogastric tube D) Fitting for a voice prosthesis
An older client has taken a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medication for general muscle aches. Which finding is most concerning?
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a. Reestablish the absolute state of health the client had before his or her illness. b. Help the client conduct self-care activities to reach the highest level of functioning. c. Prevent further injury to the client's bio-systems. d. Help balance technological care with hu-manistic aspects of care.