Author Question: The nurse is providing education to the patient about isometric exercises. Which statement by the ... (Read 36 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing education to the patient about isometric exercises. Which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding?

a. An example of this type of exercise is walking.
b. An example of this type of exercise is running.
c. An example of this type of exercise is Kegels.
d. An example of this type of exercise is weight lifting.

Question 2

An appropriate goal for the patient who is postoperative day one from abdominal surgery and on bed rest with the nursing diagnosis Impaired skin integrity is:

a. the patient will ambulate twice a day.
b. the patient will eat 50 of meals.
c. the patient will have no further skin breakdown.
d. the patient will interact with others.

kkenney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Isometric exercise requires tension and relaxation of muscles without joint movement. An example is tension and relaxation of pelvic floor muscles (i.e., Kegel exercise). Isotonic exercise involves active movement with constant muscle contraction, such as walking, turning in bed, and self-feeding. Aerobic exercise requires oxygen metabolism to produce energy. Patients may engage in rigorous walking or repeated stair climbing to achieve the positive effects of aerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise builds power and body mass. Without oxygen to produce energy for activity, anaerobic exercise takes place, such as heavy weight lifting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient already has a wound, so the goal is focused on no further skin breakdown as a result of the bed rest and immobility. Although nutrition is important to wound healing, it is not the focus of this nursing diagnosis. Ambulating and interacting with others are not goals for this diagnosis.