When the older adult confides to the home health nurse that he wants to build muscle mass so he can look good at the apartment pool, the nurse recommends:
a. aerobic exercise.
b. stretching exercise.
c. resistance exercise.
d. tai chi exercise.
ANS: C
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Parents ask the nurse why observation for 24 hours in an acute-care setting is often appropriate for children. Which is the best response by the nurse?
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The nurse is assessing the respirations of an infant on the pediatric unit. The nurse knows that which of the following is true:
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Interpret the following drug orders or write drug orders using correct medical abbreviations based on the supplied information
The drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Phenergan 25 mg IM q.6h p.r.n., nausea.