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The nurse is instructing a patient on the reasons why leg stretching exercises should be done every morning before getting out of bed. This nurse is implementing which principle of restorative care?
 
  a. Teach rationale of self-care skills
  b. Promote optimum functional ability
  c. Utilize a holistic approach
  d. Prevent deterioration and complications

Question 2

The first step in determination of the most appropriate nursing personnel to administer care is
 
  a. client preference c. client safety
  b. staffing situation d. gender consideration



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Answer to Question 1

A
Teaching the rationale of self-care skills gives the patient the knowledge base to do them correctly. It helps the patient make informed decisions of how to incorporate the skills into his/her lifestyle and to make adjustments without causing harm.

Answer to Question 2

C



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