The client has been confined to bed for 3 months. Which of the following occurrences should the nurse anticipate secondary to this prolonged immobility?
A) Bone demineralization
B) Chronic muscle strengthening
C) Improved cardiovascular endurance
D) Increased joint flexibility
Question 2The nurse realizes that the patient requires additional teaching about an esophagoscopy after the patient states
a. Right after the test, I want breakfast with black coffee.
b. The instrument will be put down my throat.
c. I haven't had anything to eat or drink since 9 PM last night.
d. My doctor said I could have medicine to relax me before the test.
Question 3The nurse at the wellness center promotes activity by leading exercise programs. Which of the following is a benefit of such exercise?
A) Cardiovascular stress
B) Painful and stiff joints
C) Urinary incontinence
D) Improvement of mood
Question 4After a lifetime of good health, a 72-year-old man has been found to have severe hypertension. What can his nurse do that most clearly prioritizes the role of monitoring that nurses play in the management of health challenges?
A) Liaising between his family physician and his cardiologist to ensure that appointments do not conflict and communication is maintained.
B) Guiding the client toward the purchase of a home blood pressure cuff and keeping up to date on his regular readings.
C) Teaching the client about lifestyle changes that his condition necessitates and that will ensure his high level of function.
D) Educating the client about the basic pathophysiology that underlies his condition.
Question 5A community health nurse has been invited to speak to a group of older adults in the context of the local community center.
Which of the following nursing actions best reflects an approach that emphasizes the importance of health promotion in gerontological nursing care? A) A teaching session on the signs and symptoms of stroke, along with current treatment modalities.
B) An educational presentation on the importance of prostate screening for men and mammography for women.
C) A class that presents the beneficial effects of regular exercise and practical methods for integrated exercise into daily routines.
D) A presentation on the issue of elder abuse and ways to identify and prevent it.
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