Different topics are presented in the information sessions that are he

Different topics are presented in the information sessions that are held in the outpatient clinic. In planning for a session on health maintenance/illness prevention, the nurse should select a topic on:

1. Use of assistive devices, such as canes
2. Self-help devices for post-CVA clients
3. Stress management techniques for working parents
4. Environmental alterations for clients in wheelchairs

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Stress management techniques for working parents is an appropriate topic for health mainte-nance/illness prevention. Use of assistive devices, such as canes, is not a health mainte-nance/illness prevention topic. It is a coping with impaired function topic. Self-help devices for post-CVA clients is not a health maintenance/illness prevention topic. It is a coping with impaired function topic. Environmental alterations for clients in wheelchairs is not a health mainte-nance/illness prevention topic. It is a coping with impaired function topic.