Discuss the effects of age and exercise on basal metabolic rate
As we age, our BMR decreases, particularly if we do not exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise, for at least thirty consecutive minutes three times a week, should cause an increase in BMR.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent abdominal surgery the previous day. Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the patient may be experiencing serious internal bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's urinary output increased to 40 mL/hr. b. The patient's pulse has risen from 76 to 112 beats/min. c. The patient states that his abdominal pain is worse than yesterday. d. The patient complains of generalized itching. e. The patient's hematocrit dropped from 14.6 to 11.0 g/dL f. The patient has not been able to have a bowel movement since before surgery.
The mother of a severely and persistently mentally ill client says to the nurse "Why are you getting
my daughter involved in that vocational rehabilitation program? She is too sick to ever be able to hold a job.". The best reply for the psychiatric rehabilitation nurse would be a. "We do this to be eligible for federal funding for our programs.". b. "Are you concerned that we are trying to make Anna too independent?" c. "If you think the program is detrimental to Anna, we can postpone it for a time.". d. "Most clients are capable of employment at some level, competitive or sheltered.".
__________ develops when client lacks intrinsic factor
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word