NCLEX-PN
Care of Older Adults NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans to teach the client progressive muscle relaxation. Prioritize the steps that the nurse should teach to correctly perform progressive muscle relaxation.
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Relax the feet, imagining the tension flowing out with each exhalation
Lie down in a quiet place where you are undisturbed
Contract the muscles of your feet first as you inhale and hold the contraction briefly
Relax your body, allowing it to feel heavy
Lie still for a few minutes after the contraction and relaxation of all muscles
Imagine the tension flowing out with each breath you take
Move up the body, contracting then relaxing each muscle
Correct Answer: B;D;F;C;A;G;E
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Steps: 1) Lie in a quiet place to focus; 2) Relax body to feel heavy; 3) Imagine tension flowing out with breaths; 4) Contract feet muscles; 5) Relax feet; 6) Move up body; 7) Lie still to monitor relaxation.
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