A 32-year-old accountant decides to begin exercising after his father has a heart attack. The nurse should:
A) Know that there is ample information available to him to make safe choices.
B) Discuss appropriate exercise equipment available on the market.
C) Discourage him from beginning an aerobic program because he, too, may have heart disease.
D) Recommend that he have a complete physical before embarking on an exercise regime.
D
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Which discipline(s) make(s) frequent use of the case study approach to qualitative research? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Sociology. 2. Anthropology. 3. Law. 4. Medicine. 5. Nursing.
The nurse recognizes that fetal scalp stimulation may be prescribed to evaluate the response of the fetus to tactile stimulation. Which conditions contraindicate the use of fetal scalp stimulation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Post-term fetus b. Maternal fever c. Placenta previa d. Induction of labor e. Prolonged rupture of membranes
A 68-year-old female patient admitted to the hospital with dehydration is confused and incontinent of urine. Which nursing action will be best to include in the plan of care?
a. Restrict fluids between meals and after the evening meal. b. Apply absorbent incontinent pads liberally over the bed linens. c. Insert an indwelling catheter until the symptoms have resolved. d. Assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours during the day.
Practicing proper hygiene and washing your uniform after each shift are part of good hygiene practices
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.