Exercise recommended for older adults should include activities that
A. Conserve energy
B. Restrict flexibility
C. Strengthen muscles
D. Are anaerobic in nature
C
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A nurse teaches a client who is being discharged after a fixed centric occlusion for a mandibular fracture. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You will need to cut the wires if you start vomiting." b. "Eat six soft or liquid meals each day while recovering." c. "Irrigate your mouth every 2 hours to prevent infection." d. "Sleep in a semi-Fowler's position after the surgery." e. "Gargle with mouthwash that contains Benadryl once a day."
A young child has repeated upper respiratory infections. The mother is distressed and states that she is sure she is taking care of her child properly and does not understand why her child is constantly ill
Nursing assessment validates that the mother is providing a balanced diet, the child eats well, the mother is careful with hand hygiene, and the child has no genetic or chronic diseases. The child does attend daycare while the mother works. On what rationale should the nurse base her reassurance to the mother? A) All small children are sick all the time, and they outgrow this behavior in a few years. B) Probably the daycare center is the cause of the constant illness, and the child should be moved. C) Small children have an immature immune system and are more susceptible to viral illness. D) The mother should be referred for counseling as she is exhibiting a pathological lack of coping.
What action(s) can the nurse take to continue improving the image of nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Upload inappropriate pictures to social media networks, which she has identified herself as a nurse, b. Uphold ethical standards for all patients, all the time. c. Maintain professional behavior in the workplace. d. Be aware of the challenges she will face as a nurse because of society's perception of nurses. e. Disregard the need to change the image of nursing.
The nurse provides care for clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which laboratory test is the best indicator of effective treatment with antiviral medications?
1. CD4 count 2. Viral load 3. T4 lymphocyte count 4. Absolute neutrophil count