Author Question: A nonmodifiable risk factor for lung disease is a. Allergies. b. Smoking. c. Stress. d. ... (Read 129 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nonmodifiable risk factor for lung disease is

a. Allergies.
b. Smoking.
c. Stress.
d. Asbestos exposure.

Question 2

The nurse determines that an elderly patient is at risk for infection due to decreased immunity. Which plan of care best addresses the prevention of infection for the patient?

a. Encourage the patient to stay up to date on all vaccinations.
b. Inform the patient of the importance of finishing the entire dose of antibiotics.
c. Schedule patient to get annual tuberculosis skin testing.
d. Create an exercise routine to run 30 minutes every day.

kishoreddi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A nonmodifiable risk factor is one the patient has no control over. The patient can manage her allergies but cannot control her immune-mediated responses. Smoking, stress, and asbestos exposure are all modifiable risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A nursing care plan for preventative health measures should be reasonable and feasible. Keeping up to date on vaccinations is important because vaccine reduces the severity of illnesses and serious complications. Although it is important to finish the full course of antibiotics, it is not a preventative health measure. Scheduling annual tuberculosis skin tests does not address prevention. The exercise routine should be reasonable to increase compliance.