After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the treatment focuses on:
a. strengthening the affected joints through a controlled exercise plan.
b. minimizing joint disfigurement by using therapeutic splinting.
c. preventing systemic involvement by alter-ing the client's diet.
d. managing chronic pain by taking regular doses of salicylates.
Question 2A nurse is involved in primary prevention activities related to the promotion of respiratory health. The nurse is involved in which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Organizing an influenza vaccination clinic
b. Promoting a smoking cessation program in the community
c. Referring individuals with respiratory disease to the pulmonology clinic at the hospital
d. Visiting a congressman representative to advocate for legislation on clean air
e. Teaching individuals with COPD measures to maximize lung function
Question 3The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmo-nary disease (COPD). Which nursing statement would be included in this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Are you familiar with pursed-lip breath-ing?
b. It will be necessary to demonstrate pos-tural drainage techniques with a caregiv-er.
c. We will need to discuss alterations in your diet.
d. Can you explain the purpose of the med-ications you have been prescribed?
e. There are some things I'd like to discuss about adaptive sexual practices.
Question 4A nurse is planning education for a group of older adults at a senior center on promoting respira-tory health. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Annual influenza immunization
b. Pneumococcal pneumonia immunization
c. Smoking cessation
d. Weight reduction
e. Benefits of low-sodium low-fat diets
Question 5A nurse practitioner is caring for a 90-year-old adult with asthma who has comorbid dementia and severe osteoarthritis in the hands. The nurse practitioner considers inhaled medications to manage the asthma.
Which of the following factors should the nurse take into consideration when developing the medication plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's ability to swallow safely
b. The patient's manual dexterity
c. The patient's age
d. The patient's cognitive status
e. The patient's mobility status
Question 6A nurse is assessing an older adult's respiratory status. Which of the following are normal age-related changes in the respiratory system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diminished cough reflex
b. Stiffening of the chest wall
c. Increased resistance to airflow
d. Decreased respiratory rate
e. Loss of elastic recoil
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