Author Question: The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive ... (Read 65 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine.

The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine. The nurse should teach the client that this excessive use can make him more susceptible to respiratory infections by:
1. Decreasing clearance of secretions.
2. Decreasing his immunity.
3. Causing less fluid intake.
4. Decreasing nutritional intake.

Question 2

The population health nurse is advocating for a screening service for older adults. Which type of activity is the nurse supporting for this population?

1. Health promotion.
2. Illness and injury prevention.
3. Problem resolution.
4. Health restoration.

mariahkathleeen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Population health nurses can suggest that the client with COPD refrain from excessive use of cough medicines because they decrease clearance of secretions and make clients more susceptible to respiratory infection. The excessive use will not affect his immunity, cause less fluid intake, or cause a decrease in his nutritional intake.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Illness and injury prevention with older adults includes screening for disease. Health promotion identifies ways to improve health. Resolution of existing health problems in the older population involves diagnosis and treatment of disease. Health restoration activities for older clients include restoring health and functional status as much as possible and providing palliative and end-of-life care.