Author Question: A nurse assesses a 71-year-old person who has smoked for 43 years. Which of the following is a ... (Read 72 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse assesses a 71-year-old person who has smoked for 43 years. Which of the following is a negative functional consequence of smoking for this person? (Select all that apply.)

A) Children are exposed to secondhand smoke
B) Low oxygen-carrying capacity
C) Abnormal breath sounds
D) The ability to run a 5-K race
E) Pulmonary disease

Question 2

A nurse in a community setting plans wellness outcomes with a 68-year-old female client who desires to participate in a half-marathon run. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse document?

A) The client will remain free of disease.
B) The client will participate in daily aerobic activity class without falls.
C) The client will increase activity until able to run 30 minutes.
D) The client will participate in the half marathon that is scheduled in 6 months.

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Functional consequences are the observable effects of actions, risk factors, and age-related changes that influence the quality of life or day-to-day activities of older adults. Low oxygen-carrying capacity, abnormal breath sounds, and pulmonary disease are negative functional consequences of smoking. The ability to run a 5-K race is lost with smoking. Children may be exposed to secondhand smoke. These are not functional consequences of smoking for this person.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Health is individually determined, based on the functional capacities that are perceived as important by that person, in this case, participating in a half marathon. Remaining free from disease and expecting the older adult to participate in daily aerobic activity class may not be pertinent to this client. Increasing activity by only 30 minutes at time minimizes the client's goal.