When teaching an older adult about self-measurement of blood ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

When teaching an older adult about self-measurement of blood pressure, the nurse informs the client that:
 
  A. The blood pressure may fall slightly after eating
  B. The blood pressure measurement should be taken after activity
  C. An easy-to-use finger monitor should be obtained
  D. The blood pressure should be taken at different times each day

Question 2

The purpose of a binder is to:
 
  A. Provide support
  B. Reduce ventilatory expansion
  C. Increase circulatory stasis
  D. Assist the client with ambulating

[parshano]

Answer to Question 1

A
A. Older adults often experience a fall in BP after eating.
B. Instruct primary caregiver to take BP at same time each day and after client has had a brief rest.
C. Finger monitors are inaccurate.
D. Instruct primary caregiver to take BP at same time each day and after client has had a brief rest.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Binders and elastic bandages applied over dressings can provide extra protection and therapeutic benefits by supporting a wound (e.g., an abdominal binder applied over a large abdominal incision and dressing).
B. Binders and elastic bandages applied over dressings can provide extra protection and therapeutic benefits by enabling the client to participate in effective respiratory functions of deep breathing, coughing, and clearing of airway secretions.
C. Binders and elastic bandages applied over dressings can provide extra protection and therapeutic benefits by promoting support for venous return.
D. Binders and elastic bandages applied over dressings can provide extra protection and therapeutic benefits by supporting splints but do not assist with ambulation.

[soccerdreamer_17]

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[parshano]

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