During a general musculoskeletal assessment, which one of the following would help the nurse determine the client's muscle strength?
A) Palpating the muscles and joints
B) Asking the client to lift weights
C) Examining the client for symmetry, size, and contour of extremities
D) Applying force to the client's extremity as the client pushes against that force
D
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A 60-year-old patient, beginning an exercise program of walking and swimming, asks if this activity is wise considering the patient's age. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. "Muscle fibers atrophy, preventing training." 2. "Muscle tissue is still able to be trained effectively." 3. "There will be some age-related changes, as you have lost half of your muscle mass." 4. "There may be a reduction in ability to train as a result of a lack of muscle regeneration."
Which of the following describes the total care method?
A) Focus is on the client. B) The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for caring for the assigned clients. C) Teams provide care to a group of clients. D) The RN and one or more personnel care for client groups.
The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of St. John's wort in addition to prescription drugs. Which effect of this dietary supplement would most concern the nurse?
a. It accelerates the metabolism of some drugs. b. It enhances the effects of digoxin. c. It counteracts the effects of CNS depressants. d. It increases the risk of bleeding.