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Anajune7

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Sara Simpson, 69 years old, has had a cerebrovascular accident that has affected her ability to move and ambulate. Which of the following interventions would be part of her plan of care?
 
  a. Encourage her to transfer without assistance to determine ability to transfer
  b. Encourage her to ambulate without assistance to determine walking ability
  c. Perform passive range of motion to all joints
  d. Encourage weight-lifting exercises to increase strength

Question 2

A second dose of pneumococcal vaccine is recommended
 
  a. If the first dose was given before age 65
  b. If chronic health conditions are present
  c. 10 years after the first dose
  d. Never


chjcharjto14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Performing weight-lifting exercises is the most appropriate intervention. Responses A and B are inappropriate and could place Mrs. Simpson at risk for falls. Response C does not encourage active participation of Mrs. Simpson in her rehabilitation plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

A
If the pneumococcal vaccine is given before age 65for example, because a chronic medical condition, such as liver disease or kidney disease, is presenta second dose is required after age 65 and at least 5 years after the first dose.


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