An older patient asks the nurse what can be done to prevent a ...

[stephzh]

An older patient asks the nurse what can be done to prevent a respiratory infection during the winter months. How should the nurse respond to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Stay active with daily exercise.
  2. Don't smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.
  3. Wash the hands often and get a flu vaccination.
  4. Eat a healthy diet and maintain a normal weight.
  5. Visit with a variety of people to build up immunity.

Question 2

An older adult has a prescription for furosemide (Lasix) to be taken daily. What time of the day would the nurse instruct the client to take the medication?
 
  A) With breakfast
  B) With dinner
  C) At bedtime
  D) At least 2 hours before eating a meal

[Jordin Calloway]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Tips to keep a healthy respiratory system include staying active with daily exercise.

Answer to Question 2

A

[stephzh]

Excellent

[irishcancer18]

TYSM