Which self-care activity should the nurse instruct an older patient with a history of congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension?
A) Monitoring of radial heart rate and lung sounds
B) Starting a course of antibiotics with temperature increases
C) Accurate measurement of total daily fluid intake and output
D) Adjustment of blood pressure medication dosage based on home blood pressure readings
A
Feedback:
Monitoring of heart rate and lung sounds is an appropriate self-care activity for older adults. Changing medication dosages and beginning a course of antibiotics are not safe or appropriate actions, while detailed monitoring of intake and output is unnecessary.
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