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leo leo

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Which of the following best describes a nursing intervention for the nursing diagnosis Risk for Infection which is congruent with the holistic model of gerontological nursing care?
 
  A) Assist in the selection of foods to improve nutritional status
  B) Prevent complications associated with immobility
  C) Observe for and detect respiratory problems early
  D) Teach the importance of cleansing the perineal region after elimination

Question 2

A 75-year-old is starting an exercise program. After calculating the adjusted training heart rate for the client, the nurse should recommend reducing the intensity of the exercises as soon as the heart rate is greater than which of the following?
 
  A) 124 beats per minute
  B) 118 beats per minute
  C) 110 beats per minute
  D) 95 beats per minute



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Answer to Question 1

D
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This nursing intervention helps reduce Risk for Infection by strengthening self-care for elimination. The other choices, though important interventions, are not directly related to the diagnosis Risk for Infection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The target heart rate is 145  75 (220  75 = 145 maximum heart rate) = 108 . The client should reduce the intensity of exercises if the heart rate is more than 10 beats above the appropriate target heart rate.



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