When a cane fits the patient properly, the
A. hand is even with the waist.
B. hand is even with the top of the leg.
C. wrist is bent at a 90° angle.
D. wrist is even with the hip joint.
Answer: D
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During a health fair for older adults, a healthy woman tells the nurse that she thinks she has been losing weight unintentionally during the past 6 weeks. The nurse should
A) instruct the woman to add protein rich, low-fat snacks between meals and at bedtime. B) encourage the woman to purchase a scale with a digital readout to accurately measure her weight on a daily basis. C) explain to the client that the loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging could account for the weight loss. D) ask the client to describe her eating habits and when she last had a checkup by her healthcare provider.
The client with chronic renal failure who would not be a candidate for peritoneal dialysis is a client
a. who has diabetes mellitus. b. who is a 10-year-old child. c. with severe cardiovascular disease. d. with severe respiratory disease.
The nurse is meeting with a client who wants to do "something" about weight loss. The first thing the nurse should do is:
1. Weigh the client. 2. Find out how much weight the client wants to lose. 3. Discuss the importance of good nutrition as part of the weight loss plan. 4. Ask about the client's reasons for wanting to lose weight.
If the client develops anorexia, the nurse should encourage intake of:
a. protein and vitamin C. c. carbohydrates, especially sugars. b. vitamins B and C. d. iron and calcium.