While making a home visit, the nurse determines that the quality of a patient's indoor air environment needs to be improved. What should the nurse instruct the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Damp dust furniture
B) Keep windows closed
C) Avoid smoking inside the home
D) Vacuum the floor coverings regularly
E) Install air filters in heating and air conditioning units
A, C, D, E
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Interventions to improve the quality of indoor air include damp dusting furniture, avoiding smoking inside the home, vacuuming the floor coverings regularly, and installing air filters in heating and air conditioning units. Opening windows would improve the quality of air in the home.
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a. absent. b. weak and thready. c. normal. d. bounding.
Medications ordered ac are to be given
A. before meals. B. after meals. C. with food. D. with milk.
Shaving is done:
a. When the skin is soft b. After the skin dries completely c. At bedtime d. Before the bath
A 74-year-old client is diagnosed with mild Alzheimer disease. He has no other noted health issues. When speaking with the nurse, he expresses concern regarding the progression of his disease. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) As you have no other health issues, the progression is usually gradual. B) The medications stop the progression of the disease. C) We never know how fast Alzheimer disease will progress. D) Yes, progression is usually fairly fast, you might want to start making plans.