Blood volume is increased secondary to age-related increase in ...

[rmenurse]

Blood volume is increased secondary to age-related increase in total body water.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Michael George, 78 years old, has left-sided hemiplegia related to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 1 month ago. He has been very depressed and noncompliant with the physical therapy regimen.
 
  Which of the following nursing interventions is important to initiate to prevent immobility for Mr. George?
  a. Force him to participate in the activity pro-gram
  b. Walk him to the bathroom before and after meals and before bedtime
  c. Refer him to the facility social worker for counseling
  d. Change his activity program to activities he can do in his wheelchair

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

F
Blood volume is decreased in an older adult because of decreased total body water.

Answer to Question 2

B
Ambulating Mr. George daily would facilitate his mobility, even if he is not following the physical therapy program. Forcing Mr. George to participate in the physical therapy program (response A) is inappropriate if he chooses not to participate. Referral to the social worker (response C) and providing him with activities that he can do in his wheelchair (response D) are appropriate nursing interventions but would not prevent immobility.