Author Question: A nurse assesses an older adult's overall respiratory function. Which of the following interview ... (Read 78 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse assesses an older adult's overall respiratory function. Which of the following interview questions would be most appropriate?

A) Would you be interested in finding out more about environmental smoke?
B) Did either of your parents experience lung diseases?
C) Have you ever worked in a job where you were exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, or other pollutants?
D) What do you do to actively maintain your respiratory health?

Question 2

A nurse provides education to an 82-year-old woman with postprandial hypotension. Which of the following interventions should be included? (Select all that apply.)

A) Avoid sitting still for prolonged periods.
B) Drink eight glasses of non-caffeinated beverages daily.
C) Eat regularly scheduled meals with breakfast as the largest.
D) Engage in regular, but not excessive, exercise.
E) Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per evening.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The effects of air pollution are cumulative over many years. Thus, there is an increased impact on older adults over their lifetimes. Hazards in the workplace were unregulated before 1970. Therefore, there are older adults who have experienced cumulative and long-term effects from toxic substances.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Health promotion measures specific to postprandial hypotension include the following: minimize the risk for postprandial hypotension by taking antihypertensive medications (if prescribed) 1 hour after meals rather than before meals; eat small, low-carbohydrate meals; avoid alcohol consumption; and avoid strenuous exercise, especially for 2 hours after meals.