An Elderly Client Comes to the Clinic for Follow-Up After

question 16

Multiple Choice

An elderly client comes to the clinic for follow-up after a long hospitalization.When the client asks about increasing strength and endurance,what should the nurse respond?

• A)"Your muscles can be strengthened,which might help you function better."
• B)"It won't matter if you exercise.At your age,there's little room for improvement."
• C)"Once muscle mass is decreased,there's nothing that can be done for strength improvement."
• D)"Maybe you should think about going to a nursing home.At least the people there will be able to help with your needs."

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Task-Analysis Inventory

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Task-Analysis Inventory

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