The nurse is planning interventions to help improve the immune function of an older patient. What should be included in this patient's plan of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Teach to avoid alcohol.
2. Educate on the effects of stress.
3. Encourage to take daily vitamin supplements.
4. Remind to obtain a yearly influenza vaccination.
5. Encourage to utilize positive coping strategies to stress.
2,3,4,5
Rationale: Alcohol intake has not been identified as hindering immune function in an older patient.
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a. long-term health care center c. assisted living b. respite care d. home health care
You have an order to administer a medication according to the client's weight in kilograms (kg). The client's weight this morning was 154 pounds (lb). You would calculate the medication dosage after determining that this client weighs _____ kg
1. 70 2. 76 3. 80 4. 85
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for nurses is primarily a statement in support of
a. patient advocacy. b. professional membership. c. missionary work. d. preventative health care.
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