A nurse is educating a group of clients with heart disease. Treatment of heart disease includes lifestyle changes.

Which one of the following is NOT considered part of a healthy lifestyle?

The correct answers are B, D, and E.

Choice A Reason: The provider’s name is not an acceptable client identifier for medication administration. The provider’s name is associated with the person who prescribes or orders the medication, not the client who is to receive it. It does not reliably identify the individual for whom the service or treatment is intended.

Choice B Reason: The client’s full name is a primary and acceptable identifier. It is unique to the individual and is used to match the service or treatment to that individual. It is one of the most common identifiers used in healthcare settings to ensure that the correct patient receives the correct medication.

Choice C Reason: The facility room number is not an acceptable identifier. Room numbers can change if patients are moved, and they are not unique to an individual. Therefore, they do not reliably identify the person for whom the service or treatment is intended.

Choice D Reason: An identification number the facility assigns, such as a medical record number, is an acceptable identifier. It is unique to the client and is used across healthcare settings to track patient information, including medication administration.

Choice E Reason: The client’s telephone number can be considered an acceptable identifier, especially in settings where other identifiers might not be available. It is unique to an individual and can be used to verify the client’s identity.

Choice A rationale:
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body and is most commonly used to treat pain.
Choice B rationale:
Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, manual pressure is applied to specific points on the body.
Choice C rationale:
Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. It involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation.
Choice D rationale:
Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control your body’s functions, such as your heart rate. It involves connecting sensors to your body.