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mydiamond

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Which of the following should the nurse recommend for a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?
 
  a. Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
  b. Work in the garden for 45 minutes.
  c. Swim laps in the pool for 20 minutes.
  d. Wash and wax the car for 75 minutes.

Question 2

A family is touring selected nursing homes in preparation for their mother's future. Which qualities of a nursing home should the family include if they decide on a person-centered nursing home? (Choose all that apply.)
 
  a. Staff members cover all nursing units.
  b. Residents and families have a council.
  c. Residents choose stimulating activities.
  d. Staff members respond to residents needs.
  e. Group activities are scheduled on the hour.
  f. Staff members help residents stay well-groomed.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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According to the American Geriatrics Society, the nurse can safely recommend swimming laps for 20 minutes consecutively to older adults. The nurse can safely recommend walking 2 miles in 30 minutes, but walking for 60 minutes is excessive. Older adults should limit gardening to 35 to 40 minutes at a time. The older adult can wash and wax a car for a combined 45 to 60 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, F

a. Incorrect. Consistent nursing assignments are characteristic of a person-centered culture.
b. Correct. A characteristic of a person-centered culture is family and resident councils to discuss resident issues, needs, and solutions.
c. Correct. A characteristic of a person-centered culture is that the residents choose their own activities to suit their interests.
d. Correct. A characteristic of a person-centered culture is a responsive staff that meets resi-dents' needs promptly.
e. Incorrect. Predetermined schedules are characteristic of an institution-centered culture.
f. Correct. A characteristic of a person-centered culture is assisting residents to maintain their appearance and to stay well-groomed.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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