The nurse educates the older client that the greatest risk related to poor foot care results is:
a. bone fracturing falls.
b. increased risk for infections.
c. loss of independent mobility.
d. chronic pain.
Question 2When an older adult client is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS), the nurse is confident that client education on the condition's contributing factors has been effective when the client states:
a. A warm bath at night instead of in the morning is my new routine.
b. Eating a banana at breakfast assures me the potassium I need.
c. I've cut way back on my caffeinated coffee, teas and sodas.
d. I elevate my legs on a pillow so as to improve circulation.
Question 3A client who reported, a problem sleeping shows an understanding of good sleep hygiene when:
a. doing 10 pushups before bed to encourage a 'pleasant tiredness'
b. seldom eating a bedtime snack
c. engaging in computer games as a pre-bed activity
d. limiting the afternoon nap to just 30 minutes
Question 4The nurse is confident that the client who chooses to take red rice yeast daily for dyslipidemia has an understanding of its possible side effects when the client: Select all that apply.
a. has regular laboratory work to monitor cholesterol levels
b. shows caution by slowly rising from the chair
c. states, If I start noticing muscle pain, I'll stop taking the pills
d. schedules regular, yearly glaucoma screenings
e. takes the supplement with breakfast and dinner
Question 5The nurse is confident that the client who takes glucosamine sulfate daily is conscien-tious of the safety issues involved when hearing the client state: Select all that apply.
a. I'm always careful to buy the same brand of glucosamine sulfate.
b. If glucosamine sulfate wasn't safe the drug store wouldn't sell it.
c. My pharmacist is so helpful when I have questions about the herbals I take.
d. The liquid form of glucosamine sulfate is what I consistently take.
e. I made sure my physician knew that I was allergic to strawberries.
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