NUR 257 | NUR257 Exam | Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Practice Exam | Answered and Graded A+ Latest 2024/2025
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NUR 257 | NUR257 Exam | Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Practice Exam | Answered and Graded A+ Latest 2024/2025
NUR 257 | NUR257 Exam | Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Practice Exam | Answered and Graded A+ Latest 2024/2025
NUR 257 | NUR257 Exam | Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursin...
NUR 257 | NUR257 Exam | Aging and
Chronic Illness in Nursing Practice
Exam | Answered and Graded A+ Latest
2024/2025
What is most appropriate for the nurse to do when interviewing an
older patient?
a. ensure all assistive devices are in place.
b. interview the patient and caregiver together.
c. perform the interview before administering analgesics.
d. move on to the next question if the patient does not respond
quickly. - Correct Answer - A
Which assessment findings would alert the nurse to possible elder
mistreatment (select all that apply)?
a. agitation
b. depression
c. weight gain
d. weight loss
e. hypernatremia - Correct Answer - A,B,D, and E
, The home health nurse visits an older patient with mild
forgetfulness. The nurse is most concerned if which information is
obtained?
- Correct Answer - The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
during the last month.
An older adult patient presents with a broken arm and visible
scattered bruises healing at different stages. Which action should
the nurse take first?
- Correct Answer - Have the family member stay in the waiting
area while the patient is assessed.
The family of an older patient with chronic health problems and
increasing weakness is considering placement in a long-term care
(LTC) facility. Which action by the nurse will be most helpful in
assisting the patient to make this transition?
- Correct Answer - Obtain the patient's input about the choice of
a LTC facility.
The nurse manages the care of older adults in an adult health day
care center. Which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?
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