Author Question: Which of the following statements regarding physical activity and its effect on activity tolerance ... (Read 55 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following statements regarding physical activity and its effect on activity tolerance made by a client shows the most informed knowledge regarding the connection between the two?

1. I know I need to walk more if I want to get stronger.
2. I don't like walking, but I do it because I know it will make me stronger.
3. I try to walk a little farther each afternoon so I can dance at my grandson's wedding.
4. I walk with my son three evenings a week because it's good for his weight and for my bones.

Question 2

It has been determined that all of the following clients are at risk for falling. Which one requires the nurse's priority for ambulation?

1. A 16-year-old with a sprained ankle being discharged from the emergency de-partment
2. A 54-year-old who has taken the initial dose of an antihypertensive medication
3. A 45-year-old postoperative client up for the first time since knee surgery
4. An 81-year-old who is asthmatic and had a hip replaced 18 months ago

bd5255 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Muscle tone helps maintain functional positions such as sitting or standing without excess muscle fatigue and is maintained through continual use of muscles. The better the muscle tone, the more stamina the client will experience. The remaining options do not state the connection between activity and stamina as well as the answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Disease, injury, pain, physical development (e.g., age), and life changes (e.g., pregnancy) com-promise the ability to remain balanced. Medications that cause dizziness and prolonged immobil-ity also affect balance. Although all the options represent a potential risk for falling, the postop-erative client has both prolonged immobility and physical injury (surgery) and so is at greatest risk.