Author Question: A health care provider is working with elderly clients who have ongoing chronic disease. Which of ... (Read 33 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A health care provider is working with elderly clients who have ongoing chronic disease. Which of the following strategies can best assist them with healing? (Select all that apply.)

a. Advocating for increased support for elderly persons
b. Eliminating signs and symptoms of disease
c. Managing any chronic diseases to prevent complications and delay deterioration
d. Maximizing self-care capacity

Question 2

After seeing a public education program on the need for screening colonoscopy and the dangers of colorectal cancer, an older friend asks the nurse, I'm really scared of getting cancer. What can I do to avoid that kind of cancer?

Which of the following recommendations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid smoking or much alcohol.
b. Choose poultry or fish rather than red or processed meat.
c. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber each day.
d. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.