An older adult client, who leads a sedentary lifestyle, has…
An older adult client, who leads a sedentary lifestyle, has recently been diagnosed with dyslipidemia. The client is disappointed to learn about this condition, stating, “First it was the diabetes and then the arthritis, now this.” The clinician has performed health education with the client and has described metabolic syndrome. In addition to the elevated cholesterol levels, what aspect of the client’s health is congruent with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
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A client, being treated for active tuberculosis (TB) with ethambutol, states difficulty in identifying the red and green on the traffic lights when driving. Based on this finding, what intervention should be considered initially?
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