Kaplan Gerontology A Exam Study Guide
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An older adult client reports some mild abdominal pain, sudden constipation, and some mild dyspnea.
What body area does the nurse assess first?
A. Respiratory
B. Abdominal
C. Cardiac
D. Musculoskeletal - ANSWER-B. Abdominal
Rationale: An acute...
An older adult client takes a prescriptions for benzodiazepines. The nurse is aware this medication may
be less effective for the client. For which reason is this true?
A. A decrease in kidney tubules
B. A decrease in lean body mass
C. An increase in enzymes in the liver
D. An increase in body fat mass. - ANSWER✔✔-D. An increase in body fat mass
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are fat soluble and become trapped in the body fat rather than being
distributed to the other parts of the body as they would be in a younger person
An older adult client tells the nurse that reading has become difficult and colors seem to have changed.
The nurse asks which question to obtain additional information to determine the cause?
A. "Do you experience any problems with glare at night?"
B. "Are there any changes to the medications you take?"
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