chapter 19

The nurse explains that the slowed speed of nerve impulses will cause the older adult to:

The nurse takes into consideration that the arthritic patient may be less likely to exercise because:

The home health nurse recognizes that the 75-year-old male patient has made an adjustment to reduced stamina when he:

The nurse explains that the focus of aerobic exercises such as walking and biking is to:

The nurse suggests to the 70-year-old woman who has painful arthritic joints that a beneficial exercise for her because of disability would be:

When the older adult confides to the home health nurse that he wants to build muscle mass so that he can look good at the apartment pool, the nurse recommends _____ exercise.

When the 65-year-old patient who is a type 1 diabetic informs the home health nurse that he now exercises for 1 hour a day at a club, the nurse cautions him to be sure to:

The nurse directs an 80-year-old recovering from a fractured pelvis to participate in several isometric exercises to maintain muscle strength, such as:

Because isometric and isotonic exercises can cause the patient to perform an accidental Valsalva maneuver, the nurse coaches the patient to:

Balance training will help the older adult recovering from a prolonged period of immobility related to a broken hip to:

The fiercely independent 90-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke frequently ambulates without the use of her walker because she says it is ugly and cumbersome. The nurse’s most effective intervention would be to:

The nurse cancels the outing to the park for a group of older adults in a long-term care facility on a(n):

The care plan that is custodial in its focus is characterized by:

The older woman who has diminished dexterity would find the activity of _____ the most frustrating and difficult.

The home health nurse instructs the 75-year-old woman that daily exercise of a minimum of ____ minutes daily is as beneficial as a longer period of extreme exercise on an irregular basis.

The home health nurse points out the benefits of regular exercise, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse takes into consideration that the lessened stamina of the older adult is related to an altered oxygen exchange resulting from __________. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse lists factors that the patient should consider when planning an exercise program, which are __________. (Select all that apply.)

The overall goals in caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility are __________. (Select all that apply.)

When planning an exercise program for a person with activity intolerance, the nurse would consider __________. (Select all that apply.)

The long-term goals for rehabilitation are __________. (Select all that apply.)

The rehabilitation nurse demonstrates a positive attitude toward care planning by __________. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows the goals of rehabilitative nursing include helping the patient to __________. (Select all that apply.)