When preparing the room for an elderly client coming to the provider's office for her annual physical examination, the nurse would do which of the following?
1. Turn the heat to 80°F.
2. Provide blankets for warmth.
3. Turn all the bright lights on.
4. Place towels on the floor.
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Rationale: The nurse prepares the room by making sure all necessary equipment is available and then puts blankets in the room in case the client becomes chilled while waiting for physician to arrive. 80°F would be an excessive temperature, making other clients uncomfortable. Bright lights would not be turned on until the physician arrives to perform the exam, and towels on the floor would increase the risk of the client's slipping.
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A) "Your muscles can be strengthened, which might help you function better." B) "Once muscle mass is decreased, there's nothing that can be done for strength improvement." C) "Maybe you should think about going to a nursing home. At least the people there will be able to help with your needs." D) "It won't matter whether you exercise. At your age, there's little room for improvement."