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ts19998

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What should the nurse consider when planning an exercise program for a person with activity intolerance? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Identification of factors that contribute to activity intolerance
  b. Arranging activities that progress from mild to more demanding
  c. Rapid pacing activities to build up stamina
  d. Individualizing the plan to include activities that the patient particularly likes
  e. Including the patient in the planning phase

Question 2

What are the causes of altered oxygen exchange, and resulting lessened stamina, in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flattened diaphragm
  b. Loss of elasticity in the lung
  c. Nutritional deficiencies
  d. Decrease in size of chest cavity
  e. Fragility of capillaries


josephsuarez

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

ANS: A, B, D, E
Rapid pacing of activities will only result in continued activity intolerance. Pacing should be slowly increased to build stamina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Fragility of capillaries does not interfere with gas exchange.


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