A nurse is providing wellness teaching to a client who is ...

[V@ndy87]

A nurse is providing wellness teaching to a client who is interested in beginning an exercise program to reduce certain health risks.
 
  The nurse determines that the client understands the teaching when the client selects which health risks that can be reduced by regular exercise? Select all that apply.
  A) Skin cancer
  B) Hypertension
  C) Cardiovascular disease
  D) Colon cancer
  E) Renal disease

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse becomes concerned that an older adult client is at risk for dehydration. Which did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  A) Poor skin turgor
  B) Ingests 2 glasses of water each day.
  C) Blood pressure 140/98 mmHg
  D) Body mass index 20.5

[kbennett34]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, D

Regular physical activity results in a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and hypertension. It does not decrease the risk of skin cancer or renal disease.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

A poor intake of water could indicate a loss of the thirst response, which occurs as a normal age-related change. Since the client only ingests 2 glasses of water each day, this could indicate a reduction in the normal thirst response. Skin turgor is a poor indicator of fluid balance in an older adult client. An elevated blood pressure could indicate fluid volume overload or sodium sensitivity. A body mass index within normal limits would not contribute to dehydration. A body mass index associated with overweight or obesity could be associated with dehydration, as fat cells contain little or no water.