The nurse employed at an extended-care facilities is aware that which of the following conditions are MOST likely to contribute to a decline in functional abilities?
a. influenza and urinary tract infections
b. pneumonia and renal stones
c. pneumonia and urinary tract infections
d. upper respiratory infections and constipation
C
Studies revealed that clients who are elderly in long term care display more functional impairment when they have pneumonia and urinary tract infections than the same populace in the community.
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1. "The triage nurse has an important role to make sure we admit the sickest clients first." 2. "Oh, she's just lazy, and likes to sit in the office to avoid providing hands-on care." 3. "We don't need help. We can handle this alone." 4. "I don't know. Why don't you go ask the triage nurse?"
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a. High-fiber diet b. Diet low in animal fats and proteins c. Irish descent d. History of colonic polyps