A gerontological nurse is planning an educational program to ...

[Anajune7]

A gerontological nurse is planning an educational program to discuss the current and anticipated nursing staffing needs of the future. What should be included in the presentation? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. More nurses will be needed to work in assisted living care settings.
  2. The number of nursing homes has begun to increase over the last 10 years.
  3. The number of nurses employed in hospital settings has increased since 1980.
  4. Adding nurses has no impact on the long-term health of nursing home residents.
  5. More complex nursing skills are needed to provide care in long-term care and rehabilitative care facilities.

Question 2

A 60-year-old client in good health has asked the nurse about what steps can be taken to build muscle mass. What information should be provided to the client?
 
  A) Exercise can slow the loss of muscle mass.
  B) Muscle mass declines by 40 between the ages of 30 and 70.
  C) Increasing protein and fat intake will increase muscle mass.
  D) There is little that can be done to reduce the loss of muscle mass associated with aging.

[bookworm410]

Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale: There is an increase in assistive care settings in the United States. More nurses will be needed to work in this care setting.

Answer to Question 2

A

[Anajune7]

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[sailorcrescent]

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