Author Question: A nurse is giving a presentation to the community on healthy aging. At the conclusion, the nurse ... (Read 201 times)

Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is giving a presentation to the community on healthy aging. At the conclusion, the nurse asks each participant to state one health-promoting action he or she can take. Which of the following responses indicates the need for clarification?

A) I should drink plenty of fluids.
B) I should get involved in community life.
C) I should take a vitamin and mineral supplement.
D) I should try to walk for a couple of hours each day.

Question 2

To assist in resolving polypharmacy issues in older adults, nurses are encouraged to implement the all system. This system involves which of the following actions?

A) Encouraging all clients to tell all physicians about all of their medications
B) Encouraging all clients to bring all their medications to all physician visits
C) Encouraging all clients to tell all health care providers about all over-the-counter medications
D) Encouraging all clients to bring all over-the-counter medications to all physician visits

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Keeping active mentally is important by participating in volunteer organizations and activities in the community and being actively involved in church and political groups. Good nutrition and fluids are essential to physical health. Because of various factors related to aging, including decreased absorption of some substances, older people probably should take at least one basic multivitamin and mineral supplement. The nurse may wish to suggest to most clients (unless contraindicated because of other physical factors) that they exercise at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Nurses are in a position to help resolve polypharmacy issues and prevent problems. The first step is to implement the all system. Nurses request that all clients bring in all medications (including OTC) they are taking at all visits.