Several elderly clients at the senior center have osteoporosis and are afraid of "breaking a hip." The best primary prevention strategy the nurse could suggest is
A) bone density screening to determine who may be at risk.
B) offering martial arts classes at the senior center.
C) vision screening.
D) exercise programming to strengthen the upper body.
B
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Which intervention for the client with overhydration-induced confusion is most likely to relieve the confusion?
A. Measuring intake and output B. Slowing the IV flow rate to 50 mL/hour C. Administering diuretic agents as prescribed D. Placing the client in modified Trendelenburg position (feet and legs elevated; head and chest flat)
In a quantitative study, qualitative case studies can serve to illustrate the meaning of relationships among variables
A) True B) False
Write four multiples of the number 4
What will be an ideal response?
The first step that a nurse must take to contribute to the development of a care plan for a patient with a pressure ulcer is to
1. Determine the location of the ulcer. 2. Measure the length of the ulcer. 3. Gather all of the available data. 4. Assess the color of the drainage.