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A visiting nurse who observes that the older male client is confined by
his daughter-in-law to his room. When the nurse suggests that he walk to
the den and join the family, he says, "I'm in everyone's way; my
daughter-in-law needs me to stay here." Which is the most important
action for the nurse to take?
a) Say to the daughter-in-law, "Confining your father-in-law to his room
is inhumane."
b) Suggest to the client and daughter-in-law that they consider a nursing
home for the client.
c) Say nothing, because it is best for the nurse to remain neutral and wait
to be asked for help.
d) Suggest appropriate resources to the client and daughter-in-law, such
as respite care and a senior citizens' center. Correct Answer-d) Suggest
appropriate resources to the client and daughter-in-law, such as respite
care and a senior citizens' center.
The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which
assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with
the skin?
a) Crusting
b) Wrinkling
c) Deepening of expression lines
d) Thinning and loss of elasticity in the skin Correct Answer-a) Crusting
,The home health nurse is visiting a client for the first time. While
assessing the client's medication history, it is noted that there are 19
prescriptions and several over-the-counter medications that the client has
been taking. Which intervention should the nurse take first?
a) Check for medication interactions.
b) Determine whether there are medication duplications
.c) Call the prescribing health care provider (HCP) and report
polypharmacy.
d) Determine whether a family member supervises medication
administration Correct Answer-.c) Call the prescribing health care
provider (HCP) and report polypharmacy.
The long-term care nurse is performing assessments on several of the
residents. Which are normal age-related physiological change(s) the
nurse expects to note? Select all that apply.
a) Increased heart rate
b) Decline in visual acuity
c) Decreased respiratory rate
d) Decline in long-term memory
e) Increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections
f) Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset Correct Answer-b)
Decline in visual acuity
e) Increased susceptibility to urinary tract infections
,f) Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset
The healthcare provider is performing an assessment on a patient who is
taking propranolol (Inderal) for supraventricular tachycardia. Which
assessment finding is an indication the patient is experiencing an adverse
effect of this drug?
a) Dry mouth
b) Bradycardia
c) Urinary retention
d) Paresthesia Correct Answer-b) Bradycardia
Which medication will decrease the heart rate and prolong the action
potential and refractory period?
a) Potassium channel blocker
b) Adrenergic agonist
c) Sodium channel blocker
d) Sympathomimetic Correct Answer-a) Potassium channel blocker
Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly?
A. Most falls occur in the garage.
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in
long-term care facilities.
, C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications.
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls. Correct Answer-B. Hip fractures
resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care
facilities.
Appropriate nursing care for a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
A. insert an indwelling Foley catheter
B. order oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan).
C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less
irritating.
D. recommend herbal approaches to reduce incontinence. Correct
Answer-C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is
less irritating.
A nursing intervention for a patient with constipation is to:
A. avoid the urge to defecate.
B. limit fluid intake.
C. give prune juice with a noncarbonated drink.
D. encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads. Correct Answer-D.
encourage bran cereal or whole-grain breads.
A patient with dysphagia is:
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