Author Question: A patient tells the nurse that he hates to exercise. The nurse should instruct the patient about the ... (Read 113 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient tells the nurse that he hates to exercise. The nurse should instruct the patient about the benefits of exercise EXCEPT

a. decreased energy c. improved bone den-sity
b. lowered cholesterol d. normalized glucose tolerance

Question 2

A client has been started on antibiotic therapy for a respiratory infection. Which of the following would be a goal of care for this client?

1. The client's temperature will approach normal within 60 minutes of the administration of the antibiotic.
2. The client will have no evidence of sweating.
3. The client's temperature will be within normal limits within 48 to 72 hours of the administration of the antibiotic.
4. The client's mucus membranes will be dry.

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Benefits of exercise include: normalizes glucose tolerance; improves gait and balance; improves cardiovascular function; increases energy; promotes bone density; promotes weight loss; reduces blood pressure; lowers cholesterol; promotes rest and relaxation; and improves sleep.

Answer to Question 2

3. The client's temperature will be within normal limits within 48 to 72 hours after starting the antibiotic.

Rationale:
A goal of care for a client receiving antibiotic therapy for an infection is for the temperature to be within normal limits within 48 to 72 hours after starting the antibiotic. The temperature approaching normal within 60 minutes would be an appropriate goal if the client were receiving antipyretics. Sweating is evidence that the temperature is decreasing, a desired outcome. Dry mucus membranes are evidence of an elevated temperature and are not a desired outcome.