A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is post-menopausal. Which measure is most important for the nurse to include to prevent osteoporosis?
A. bicycle for at least 3 miles every day
B. use only low fat milk products
C. take a multivitamin daily
D. perform weight resistance exercises
Ans: D. perform weight resistance exercises
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A. All acute illnesses B. Any chronic illnesses C. Apgar scores at birth D. Birth weight E. Neonatal feeding problems
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A nurse on the unit notices that a co-worker exhibits a pattern of behavior suggestive of drug abuse. What should the nurse do?
1. Report the situation to the unit charge nurse. 2. Send an anonymous letter to the director of nursing. 3. Let other co-workers know about the situation. 4. Report the situation, then let management take care of it.
The nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a client who is receiving a sitz bath. Which vital sign finding needs to be reported to the primary care provider immediately?
A) Respirations 20 B) Pulse 96 C) Blood pressure 88/50 D) Temperature 98.8°F