A public health nurse knows that for those patients who already ...

[rmenurse]

A public health nurse knows that for those patients who already have a chronic disease, the best way to help them manage their illness is to take which action?
 
  a. Provide holistic patient education.
  b. Consult with a disease specialist.
  c. Review their long-term health insurance policy.
  d. Provide disease-specific patient education.

Question 2

Postmenopausal women are at risk for skeletal changes. When developing a plan of care for postmenopausal women, a nurse should remember which of the following?
 
  a. Exercise provides little benefit for the middle-age adult.
  b. Middle-age women should avoid dietary calcium to prevent osteoporosis.
  c. Exercise and fitness clubs have limited activities.
  d. Physical activities help improve balance and coordination.

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse should use a holistic approach to patient education to help patients manage their disease. This education enhances wellness and improves quality of life for patients living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Consulting with a disease specialist, reviewing insurance, and providing disease-specific education are too narrow a focus.

Answer to Question 2

D
When middle-age adults seek health care, nurses need to develop goals for positive health behaviors. Simple things like increasing dietary calcium and calcium supplements are effective. In addition, exercise and fitness clubs, for example, give men and women the opportunity to participate in many physical activities. These activities help improve balance, coordination, and activity tolerance.