The nurse is discussing an exercise prescription with a person. To help him determine the appropriate intensity, the nurse tells him that he should monitor his rate of perceived exertion. Which of the following should the nurse tell the man he should experience while exercising?
a. Talking and singing without difficulty
b. Feeling extremely fatigued
c. Having mild musculoskeletal discomfort
d. Being out of breath
Answer: c. Having mild musculoskeletal discomfort
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a. Place the child in a location where she can watch all of the activity on the unit. b. Use the child's chronological age as a guide for communication. c. Keep the child's room free of toys or objects that she might want to take home with her. d. Organize care to provide as few disruptions to the routine as possible.
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The nurse determines that the teaching plan was successful when the client states that he will plan for how many hours of sleep at night? A) 5 to 6 hours B) 7 to 8 hours C) 9 to 10 hours D) 11 to 12 hours
The Norton scale is used to assess the risk of _____ in older adults
a. falls b. incontinence c. alcohol withdrawal d. pressure ulcers
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive lung disease who is having difficulty breathing. The nurse should provide this patient with routine supplemental oxygen at
1. 2 to 3 L/min. 2. 3 to 4 L/min. 3. 4 to 5 L/min. 4. 5 to 6 L/min.