A nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers on nursing interventions to help improve immune status in the older person. Which of the following interventions would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Consider older people who are under substantial stress to be at high risk for conditions associated with a decreased immune status.
B) Encourage the use of megadoses of daily vitamin and mineral supplementation.
C) Discourage exercise for older clients.
D) Stress the importance of obtaining a pneumococcal vaccine at the age of 65.
A, D
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The nurse reviewing the laboratory results for an older client notes the specific gravity is below normal. The nurse's assessment findings include a temperature of 98.9?, heart rate 102 bpm, B/P 110/64, and respirations 20/min. Which condition does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
1. Dehydration 2. Hypernatremia 3. Glomerulonephritis 4. Hypokalemia
Studies of magnet hospitals have found that __________
a. they were not able to retain or attract nurses during times of nursing shortage b. they have limited professional practice opportunities c. they have a great number of nurses experiencing burnout d. they often have primary care in their delivery model
Which of the following is the major effect of placental hormones?
A) Insulin resistance B) Increased tidal volume C) Relative hypercortisolism, which may trigger labor D) Decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone