Which action should the nurse recommend to a patient to promote living to a healthy older age?
1. Limit smoking.
2. Decrease nutritional intake.
3. Increase physical inactivity.
4. Use recommended preventive health services.
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Rationale: Americans can improve their chances for a healthy old age by simply taking advantage of recommended preventive health services and by making healthy lifestyle changes. About 70% of the physical decline that occurs with aging is related to failure to use preventive and screening services.
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A) allow patient to choose the flavor of nutritional drink. B) wash the patient's face for him/her. C) assist the patient with a bedpan or urinal. D) style the patient's hair.
Upon entering the room of a 74-year-old client receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer, you find the radiation implant and the position-holding device in the client's bed. What is the nurse's first best action?
A) Assess the client's mental status. B) Use tongs to place the implant in the radiation container. C) Notify the physician and move the client to a different room. D) Don gloves and attempt to reposition the implant and positioning device.
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