With a patient of this size, how could the exercise component be implemented?
He may have to start with using light-weight barbells while sitting or supine. He should be walking as much as physically possible, possibly do swimming and/or light water aerobics, or riding a stationary bike if there was one he could sit on.
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The nurse is documenting the generic, rather than proprietary, names of the resident's current drugs because A) there is a potential for confusion and miscommunication if proprietary names are used. B) proprietary names of drugs can vary from state to state. C) documentation of trade names for drugs requires permission from the manufacturer. D) drugs with generic names are prescribed and used differently than proprietary drugs.
An adolescent patient worriedly shows the nurse a wart on her vulva. Based on this data which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1) Condyloma 2) Genital herpes 3) Chancre 4) Secondary syphilis
During administration of eye drops, the nurse should teach the client to prevent systemic absorption of the drug by performing which action?
a. Use the ointment form of the drug. b. Apply the drug directly on the cornea. c. Have the client look straight ahead. d. Gently press on the lacrimal duct.
A nurse explains the technique of extinction to parents who are seeking to reduce the frequency of unwanted behaviors in their children. What is an example of this type of strategy?
a. Ignoring a temper tantrum b. Taking away an allowance for not keeping a clean room c. Sending children to their rooms after fighting with each other d. Not allowing children to play with friends because homework is not completed