The action should be the highest priority for the nurse when
beginning the hospital admission assessment for a very elderly
patient?
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, Speak slowly and loudly while Obtain a detailed and accurate
standing and facing the patient medical history from the patient
Determine whether the
Schedule the interview of the
patient uses glasses or
patient before any meals
hearing aids
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The nurse is teaching patient to decrease the effects of wear and
tear on the aging process. What is the best instruction?
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Recommend annual influenza Avoid exposure to excessively
immunization loud noise
Encourage 6-9 servings of fruits and Suggest music therapy and
vegetables daily realization for healthy promotion
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, Which current demographic trend will be most helpful to the nurse
manager who is planning for long range staffing needs?
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There will be an increasing need for More nursing services will be
health promotion programs for required to serve the needs
older males of people over age 85
Pennsylvania is likely to experience
Nurses will be necessary to care for
the greatest need for gerontologic
those with chronic health problems
nurses.
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A patient who is ready for discharge from a rehabilitation after a
stroke wishes to return to an independent apartment. In order to
obtain subjective data about instrumental activities of daily living
(IADL), the nurse should question the older adult about their ability
to perform which activity?
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Dressing Food shopping
Bathing Toiling
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