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Diane

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The nurse is providing a health promotion session regarding the factors that contribute to heat-stroke for members of a college cross-country running team. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  1. Take frequent breaks to rest out of the sun.
  2. The greater the humidity, the greater the hazard.
  3. Wear clothing that will absorb the perspiration.
  4. The higher the temperature, the higher the risk.
  5. The more fluids you drink, the fewer chances you take.
  6. Pay attention to pacing yourself when it's hot and muggy.

Question 2

Which of the following factors make using a pulse oximeter on an elderly client challenging? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Possibility of decreased cardiac output
  2. Potential for peripheral vascular disease
  3. Existence of decreased red blood cell count
  4. Uncooperative behavior related to senility
  5. Inability to comprehend rationale for monitoring
  6. Vasoconstriction related to impaired heat regulation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 4, 5, 6
Teach clients risk factors for heatstroke: strenuous exercise in hot, humid weather; tight-fitting clothing in hot environments; exercising in poorly ventilated areas; sudden exposures to hot cli-mates; poor fluid intake before, during, and after exercise. When paying close attention to avoiding risk factors for heatstroke, the remaining options are not required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 6
Identifying an acceptable pulse oximeter probe site is difficult with older adults because of the likelihood of peripheral vascular disease, decreased cardiac output, cold-induced vasocon-striction, and anemia. It would be inappropriate to assume that the process is made more difficult because of the remaining options because they are not seen in the majority of the elderly popula-tion.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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