A nurse working in the orthopedic clinic often receives questions from clients about exercise. The nurse answers their questions based on the knowledge that regular exercise
A) if performed in excess as a young adult, will lead to osteoporosis.
B) prevents muscle atrophy and improves mobility, thus reducing the risk of falls.
C) should be avoided by older adults with rheumatoid arthritis because it could cause a flare up of inflammation.
D) is likely to lead to increased reliance on analgesic medications.
B
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The TNM classification system is being used to stage a patient's cancer. The nurse would plan to care for a patient with an advanced lesion spreading into adjacent organs if the primary tumor size (T) classification is T_____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
As a member of the health care team, the perinatal nurse finds it helpful following a maternal emergency such as a postpartum hemorrhage to engage in:
Select all answers that apply: A) Time off to resolve any conflict with other staff members B) Debriefing of the situation with the other staff members involved in the patient' s care C) A family meeting to encourage communication and understanding D) A resolution of the emergency by determining any fault in the care provided
When reassessing a patient's respiratory system, the nurse finds that the patient's condition has deteriorated, and although the respirations are regular, they are abnormally deep and rapid. The nurse documents that the patient has
1. Bradypnea 2. Cheyne-Stokes respirations 3. Kussmaul's respirations 4. Biot respirations
The nurse is caring for an adult patient with a history of seizures. In the event of a seizure, the nurse should document which information? (Select all that apply.)
a. Duration of seizure b. Location of initiation of seizure c. Description of movements d. Family's reaction during the seizure e. Presence of incontinence