A nurse is admitting a client from a long-term care facility. The nurse should use closed-ended questions when assessing which of the following factors?

When asking if the client took his medications this morning

When determining if the client is eating a well-balanced diet

When asking the client about his receptiveness to the transfer

When asking the client how he completes his ADLS

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Closed-ended questions are useful for obtaining specific information, such as whether the client took their medication. Yes/no responses provide clarity and a quick assessment of adherence.
B.   When determining if the client is eating a well-balanced diet. Open-ended questions would be more appropriate here to gather detailed information about the client’s dietary habits.
C.   When asking the client about his receptiveness to the transfer. Open-ended questions would be better for understanding the client's feelings about the transfer, as they allow the client to express their thoughts fully.
D.   When asking the client how he completes his ADLs. Open-ended questions allow clients to describe their ability to perform activities of daily living, which provides a more comprehensive view of their functional abilities.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A herniated disc can cause pain that radiates down the leg (sciatica) when the leg is raised, along with lateral tilting of the spine as the patient attempts to relieve pressure.
B. A meniscus tear is usually associated with knee pain rather than back or leg pain.
C. Scoliosis refers to a lateral curvature of the spine but does not cause radiating leg pain as described in this case.
D. While muscle spasms can cause back pain, they are not typically associated with radiating leg pain or lateral spinal tilting.

A. Muscle atrophy will increase BMI B. Height may decrease due to changes in bone density. C. Increased skin elasticity will affect the waist hip ratio. C. Increased muscle mass will affect the mid-call circumference measurements.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Muscle atrophy, which typically occurs in older adults, may actually reduce BMI, not increase it, because muscle mass decreases with age.
B. Height may decrease due to changes in bone density. As people age, bone density decreases, and the vertebrae can compress, leading to a loss in height. This is a common occurrence in older adults.
C. Increased skin elasticity will affect the waist-hip ratio. Skin elasticity does not directly affect the waistto-hip ratio. The waist-to-hip ratio is more related to fat distribution than to skin elasticity.
D. Increased muscle mass will affect the mid-arm circumference measurements. Older adults typically experience muscle loss, not an increase in muscle mass, so this statement would not be accurate for an elderly client.

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