VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Questions And Answers Graded A+.
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VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Questions And Answers Graded A+.
Which nursing interventions should a nurse anticipate for an older patient with a hip fracture? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer. Maintain non-weight bearing status.
Prevent skin breakdown by frequent repositioning....
VSIM 1 Edith Jacobsen Questions And
Answers Graded A+.
Which nursing interventions should a nurse anticipate for an older patient with a hip
fracture? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer. Maintain non-weight bearing
status.
Prevent skin breakdown by frequent repositioning.
Use logrolling techniques to turn the patient in bed.
Reassess the affected extremity.
An older adult patient has been admitted for a hip fracture. The nurse is assessing fall
risk with a fall risk tool. What essential elements should the tool assess? (Select all that
apply.) - correct answer. Symptoms of dizziness
High-risk medications
Mental and emotional status
Altered elimination
Devices such as pillows, trapeze bars, special mattresses, and trochanter rolls are used
for what primary purpose? - correct answer. To alleviate pressure and maintain
proper body alignment
Which age-related change(s) increase the risk for complications after illness or injury in
the older adult? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer. Decreased skin elasticity
Fragile blood vessels
Altered pain and pressure perception
Decreased muscle strength and bone demineralization
Which subjective questions by the nurse demonstrate a familiarity with commonly
occurring disorders that can put an older patient at risk for unnecessary iatrogenesis?
(Select all that apply.) - correct answer. How well do you usually sleep?,
Have you had any difficulty eating?
Is this the first time you have fallen?
An older adult is admitted for a hip fracture and is confined to bed. What is the priority
action by the nurse to decrease the risk of pressure ulcer? - correct answer.
Reposition the patient every two hours.
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