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1. Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client in order to reduce the risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis? 1. Limit diet to contain less than 40% fat 2. Restrict exercise 3. Stop smoking 4. Avoid prescription medications ANS: 3 To reduce the risk for arteriosclerosis, the nurse should instruct the client to stop smoking. The diet should be limited to less than 30% of fat. Exercise should be encouraged. Prescription medications are often prescribed for clients with...

Pagets Disease Cause may have genetic disposition High caffeine intake Increases risk of osteoporosis Important for fibromyalgia patients Regular sleep pattern Pt. with risk for injury r/t decreases vision priority Orient to placement of furniture Intervention for respiratory function of the immobilized client encourage deep breathing and coughing Prolonged bed rest Leads to skin breakdown How long to apply cold applications 30 minutes at a time Mobility changes thr

Pagets Disease Cause may have genetic disposition High caffeine intake Increases risk of osteoporosis Important for fibromyalgia patients Regular sleep pattern Pt. with risk for injury r/t decreases vision priority Orient to placement of furniture Intervention for respiratory function of the immobilized client encourage deep breathing and coughing Prolonged bed rest Leads to skin breakdown How long to apply cold applications 30 minutes at a time Mobility changes throughout lifespan...

Chapter 27--Vascular Dysfunction: Nursing Management MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client in order to reduce the risk factors for developing arteriosclerosis? 1. Limit diet to contain less than 40% fat 2. Restrict exercise 3. Stop smoking 4. Avoid prescription medications ANS: 3 To reduce the risk for arteriosclerosis, the nurse should instruct the client to stop smoking. The diet should be limited to less than 30% of fat. Exercise should be enco...

1) A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)? a. Avoid contact sports. b. Get plenty of calcium. c. Lose weight if needed. d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise. ANS: C Obesity can lead to OA, and if the client is overweight, losing weight can help prevent OA or reduce symptoms once it occurs. Arthritis can be caused by contact sports, but this is less common than obesity. Calcium and weight-bearing ...

Professional Nursing I Exam 1 Study Guide MODULE 1:  Care of the Older Adult o Changes associated w/ aging  Differentiate between aging changes & changes associated with chronic illness  Common health issues affecting older adults  Decreased nutrition/hydration o Aging changes  Diminished sense of taste and smell  Tooth loss/Poor dentition  Constipation  Reduced income  Chronic disease  Fatigue  Increased urine concentration  Decreased mobility...

MODULE 1:  Care of the Older Adult o Changes associated w/ aging  Differentiate between aging changes & changes associated with chronic illness  Common health issues affecting older adults  Decreased nutrition/hydration o Aging changes  Diminished sense of taste and smell  Tooth loss/Poor dentition  Constipation  Reduced income  Chronic disease  Fatigue  Increased urine concentration  Decreased mobility  Stress, loss, and coping o Common sou...

1) A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)? a. Avoid contact sports. b. Get plenty of calcium. c. Lose weight if needed. d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise. ANS: C Obesity can lead to OA, and if the client is overweight, losing weight can help prevent OA or reduce symptoms once it occurs. Arthritis can be caused by contact sports, but this is less common than obesity. Calcium and weight-bearing ...

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FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter into a client's arm prior to initiating IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection? a) Thread the IV catheter so that the hub rests at the insertion site b) Shave excess hair from around the insertion site c) Cleanse the site with hydrogen peroxide before IV catheter insertion d) Palpate the site carefully just before inserting the IV catheter A Inserting the c...