Your client is a healthy older adult who has comes to the health clinic because she reports not feeling like herself
When you are gathering data in your client's health history, she tells you that she is feeling more fatigue when walking up stairs and doing her normal household activities. What are normal physiological changes in the cardiovascular system that occur with aging? Select all that apply.
a. Cardiac contractile strength is reduced.
b. Heart valves become more rigid.
c. Peripheral vessels lose elasticity.
d. Heart responds to increased oxygen demands.
ANS: A, B, C
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1. Advocate for availability of treatment services and facilities. 2. Referral for necessary services. 3. Educate the public about factors that contribute to the risk of violence. 4. Remove victims of abuse to safe environments as needed.
A client is abstaining from meat and dairy products during Lent and refuses to select these items when making meal choices. Which actions by the nurse support the client's nutritional and religious needs?
Select all that apply. A) Ask the healthcare provider to discuss the impact of the restricted diet on the client's health. B) Provide soy milk products as supplements. C) Add powder protein supplements to the client's water pitcher. D) Ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. E) Consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's needs.
Which level of anxiety is constructive and prepares a person to take action in appropriate situations?
A) Moderate B) Severe C) Mild D) Panic
Gerry has learned during his yearly physical, he has a cerebral aneurysm. He comes to you, the clinical educator, for more information
a. What are the dangers of cerebral aneurysms? b. What causes them, and what are the symptoms, if any? c. Where they are most likely to occur? d. What type of treatment is likely?