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An 87-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital. The nurse caring for the woman knows that a common nursing diagnosis for this age group of clients is risk for injury. A priority nursing intervention for this client is to
 
  A) perform a fall assessment.
  B) keep the side rails up on the client's bed at nighttime.
  C) place a walker at the client's bedside.
  D) assess the client's dietary intake for calcium adequacy.

Question 2

A nurse working in the orthopedic clinic often receives questions from clients about exercise. The nurse answers their questions based on the knowledge that regular exercise
 
  A) if performed in excess as a young adult, will lead to osteoporosis.
  B) prevents muscle atrophy and improves mobility, thus reducing the risk of falls.
  C) should be avoided by older adults with rheumatoid arthritis because it could cause a flare up of inflammation.
  D) is likely to lead to increased reliance on analgesic medications.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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