Which of the following is a true statement about skin care for older adults?
a. A licensed practical nurse is qualified to care for the feet of a patient with diabetes.
b. Onychomycosis is quickly eradicated with antifungal creams or powders.
c. A ram's-horn nail should be cut to give a smooth, rounded edge.
d. Maintaining oral hydration may reduce the incidence of xerosis.
D
Oral hydration and lubrication will decrease the incidence of xerosis. Only a registered nurse who has special training, a nurse practitioner, or a podiatrist should perform diabetic foot care. The treatment of onychomycosis is difficult because of the limited blood supply to the nails. Oral medications are expensive and toxic. A toenail should be cut flat across. Rounding can lead to ingrown toenails.
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A) Voluntary defecation inhibition B) Brachioradialis C) Defecation reflex D) Hormone secretion
An important consideration for the population health nurse to address societal violence is to:
1. Assess for environmental factors that could lead to violence. 2. Ask all female members of the community if they have been abused. 3. Ensure that adolescent males in the community are aware of suicide risks. 4. Advocate for gun control in the community.
During the history, a young adult woman tells the nurse, "My mother has osteoporosis. What can I do to help reduce my risk?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Increase the amount of non-weight-bearing physical activity that you do." B) "Keep your calcium intake around 800 milligrams each day." C) "Avoid being out in the sun for long periods of time." D) "Try to avoid drinking too much coffee or other caffeinated fluids."
A nurse is preparing an education session for a group of public school teachers regarding prevention of influenza. What topics should be included in this session?
1. They need to discuss immunization with their personal health care providers due to contact with children. 2. Encourage students and staff to stay home if they are ill. 3. Encourage frequent handwashing for all students and staff. 4. There is little we can do to prevent a pandemic. 5. Anti-influenza drugs should be reserved only for adults who have been diagnosed with influenza.