Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcards
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A nurse is educating a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of lifestyle modifications?
Answer: 'I will exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week and limit sodium to 2,300 mg/day.'
Regular aerobic exercise and sodium restriction are two of the most evidence-based lifestyle modifications for blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients.
Which teaching should the nurse provide to a patient who is immunocompromised regarding infection prevention?
Answer: Practice hand hygiene frequently, avoid crowds, and report fever above 100.4°F (38°C) immediately
Frequent hand hygiene, crowd avoidance, and prompt reporting of fever are the cornerstone protective behaviors for immunocompromised patients to prevent life-threatening infections.
A school nurse is teaching adolescents about skin cancer prevention. Which statement is most important?
Answer: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours during outdoor exposure
Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen applied and reapplied every 2 hours provides proven protection against UVA and UVB radiation, which cause skin cancer.
A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about energy conservation. Which technique is most appropriate?
Answer: Use pursed-lip breathing during exertion and schedule rest periods
Pursed-lip breathing slows respiration, reduces air trapping, and improves oxygenation; rest periods prevent excessive energy expenditure in COPD patients.
A nurse is teaching postpartum care to a new mother who had a vaginal delivery. Which instruction is most important for perineal wound care?
Answer: Use a peri-bottle with warm water after each toileting episode and apply ice packs in the first 24 hours
Using a peri-bottle rinses the perineum gently to prevent infection; ice packs in the first 24 hours reduce edema and pain at the episiotomy or laceration site.
Which health promotion teaching is most appropriate for a patient who has been newly prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Take metformin with food to reduce GI side effects, monitor blood glucose, and maintain adequate hydration
Metformin should be taken with food to minimize GI side effects (nausea, diarrhea); patients must monitor glucose, stay hydrated, and understand it is a long-term therapy.