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NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT QUIZ #6 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER ADULTQUIZ #6 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What factor must the nurse acknowledge in the coordination of care for an older adult
being discharged to home with new medications? - Answer-The older adult is at a
higher rick for noncompliance due to polypharmacy
The nurse is caring for a confused older adult in the acute care setting. What is the
priority intervention the nurse should implement? - Answer-Ensure the client is placed
on fall precautions
Upon discharge to a rehabilitation facility, which item is most important to communicate
to ensure patient safety? - Answer-The current discharge medication list
On assessment of a newly admitted older client to home health, the nurse notes
confusion and strong odor to the urine. Which statement best describes the likely cause
of confusion? - Answer-A urinary tract infection
The nurse understands that the best bowel elimination in hospitalized older adults is
what? - Answer-Encourage adequate hydration
True or False : Home health remains one way to help the older adult who has a physical
or cognitive impairment stay in the home. - Answer-True
Upon admission to the hospital setting for a UTI, the nurse notes that the older adult
client has become increasingly confused. What is the nurse's best action? - Answer-
Orient the client to person, place, and time
The nurse recognizes which of the following is the best intervention related to the older
adult's decreased communication abilities? - Answer-Consult with a speech therapist or
speech pathologist to determine the most effective communication strategies.
What is the direct benefit of interprofessional collaboration among the healthcare team?
- Answer-To promote safety of care of the older adult across care settings.
True or False : The nurse must identify any cognitive changes in the older adult across
care settings and most notably the acute care setting where the older adult is most
vulnerable. - Answer-True
Upon assessment the nurse notes that the client takes 2 different blood pressure
medication. What is the client at increased risk for? - Answer-Increased risk for falls
What factor would place the older adult at increased risk of injury in the home-setting? -
Answer-Poor lighting
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