Common Health Promotion Advice for Older Persons Is to Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

Common health promotion advice for older persons is to not smoke, or to stop smoking.What other health teaching should the nurse provide to promote healthy lungs in an older person?

• A)Obtain annual influenza immunization.
• B)Maintain adequate intake of fluids.
• C)Ensure regular intake of vitamin D
• D)Maintain a healthy weight.

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Definitions:

Siltstone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of silt-sized particles, formed by compaction and cementation of silt.

Shale

A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from clay-sized particles that are compacted and often used as source rock for oil and gas.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks primarily composed of carbonate minerals, such as limestone and dolomite, often formed in marine environments.

Lagoon Mudstone

A type of sedimentary rock formed from the compaction of mud accumulated in a lagoon environment, characterized by fine grains and layers.