Benefits of diet - Answer Better health, disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest
factor affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - Answer keeps joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level,
heart health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Exercise types weight bearing is beneficial-prevents osteoporosis, swimming easy on
joints,
Duration of Exercise must be 30 minutes to be of benefit
Tobacco cessation-decreases risk for cancer, decreases cardiovascular issues
Alcohol-ok in moderation-unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care-yearly exams, identify problems early
physical exam - Answer should include BMI, BP and bone mineral density
Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care - Answer identify dental caries, need for
dentures?,
, Oral Care for elderly - Answer need to use toothpaste with fluoride
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - Answer decreases depression, decreases
isolation, must have interactions with people
Benefits of religious beliefs - Answer promote good health practices
Cultural beliefs benefits-Answer affects dietary consumption and can be non beneficial
Knowledge and motivation issues- Answer pt loses spouse, may not be motivated to
care for self
Benefits of mobility-Answer keeps joints mobile and pt in good health
perception of aging-Answer if pt has positive perception they have a better chance of
having positive results
sleep benefits-Answer improved mood, cognition fewer falls and accidents
urinary incontinence-Answer risk for skin breakdown social issues, etc
health scams-Answer dangerous to the elderly provides information that places them at
risk
Safety when discharging a pt-Answer find out how may stairs there are to kitchen,
bathroom, bed?
unpaid caregivers-Answer Give positive feedback to them, the pt needs them
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