Author Question: The nurse is planning to help a middle-aged couple adjust to family structure changes. What change ... (Read 105 times)

awywial · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is planning to help a middle-aged couple adjust to family structure changes. What change should the nurse explore when talking with this couple?

1. The challenge of finding careers.
2. The challenge of caring for aging parents.
3. The challenge of caring for young children.
4. The challenge of decreasing weight.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing teaching material for a client who is 34 years old, overweight, and has a family history of myocardial infarction. What should the nurse identify as priority teaching needs for this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Consuming a diet high in calcium
2. Choosing a diet low in fat
3. Maintaining iron and folate intake
4. Beginning an exercise program
5. Use of sunscreen at all times

matt95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The young adult family is working at finding and establishing careers.
2. Middle-aged couples are often faced with the declining health of their parents, which can present challenges.
3. Most middle-aged couples have finished or nearly finished raising children.
4. Those clients of middle age are often challenged with weight gain due to the normal slowing of processes and decreased exercise.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2; 4

1. A diet high in calcium is recommended for the post-menopausal client.
2. The client needs to lose weight and should decrease his intake of fat.
3. Iron and folate intake are recommended for the young female who is pregnant or who is planning on getting pregnant.
4. Exercise is important to cardiovascular function and necessary for weight loss.
5. Sunscreen should be used, but it will help prevent skin cancer, not cardiovascular issues.