Undertreatment of pain - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, 3rd Edition Malone Kennedy Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers || Already Graded A+ <UPDATED VERSION> The nurse practitioner is examining an 85-year-old man with reports of abdominal pain, weakness, and loss of appetite. Which is the most likely condition to be tested for and ruled out? 1. Neoplasms and carcinomas 2. Partial seizure 3. Sarcopenia 4. Hirschsprung's disease. - ANSWER Answer: 1 Feed...

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated. Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis and complete blood count (CBC). The total assessment is necessary because: 1. All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses. 2. The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging. 3. There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition. 4. Mrs. Smith...

NR 226- Exam 3 Study Guide NR 226: Patient Care *** Please note that this is meant to serve as an augmentation tool. Students ARE subject to be tested on any material related to readings, simulations, labs, assignments and activities within the course. *** Topics Pain Management 1. Pain in older adults, adults, children and infants; nursing process Pain in older adults – muscle mass decrease, body fat increases, & percentage body water decreases (means increase concentration of water...

1. When planning care for the older adult experiencing pain, the nurse bases interventions on the realization that a. generally pain control is less effective than it is for younger adults. b. this cohort is less pain sensitive than younger adults. c. older adults are more likely to verbally express pain than younger adults. d. pain is undertreated in this cohort compared to younger adults. ANS: D Pain is underrecognized, highly prevalent, and undertreated among older adults. DIF: Rememb...

Test Bank: Pain Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When planning care for the older adult experiencing pain, the nurse bases interventions on the realization that a. generally pain control is less effective than it is for younger adults. b. this cohort is less pain sensitive than younger adults. c. older adults are more likely to verbally express pain than younger adults. d. pain is undertreated in this cohort compared to younger adults. ANS: D Pain is und...

NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE NR 601 Chapter 1: Changes with Aging - Notes Fundamental Considerations - Recognize that presenting features of disease/illness may be different and having a greater awareness of the impact of chronic illness on the patient. - Perspective is different than with younger adults. Physiological Changes with Aging - The clinician must be aware that all the syste...

Topics: o Common M/S disorders o Common spine disorders o Metabolic disorders o Endocrine disorders o Wounds, lacerations & bites o Common hematological disorders o Common male GU disorders o Testicular disorders Chapters + lectures: Wk 5: o Chapter 52: Common Musculoskeletal Complaints o Chapter 53: Spinal Disorders o Chapter 54: Soft-Tissue Disorders o Lectures o Hollier o DE Wk6: o Chapter 57: Glandular Disorders (p. 880-897 only) o Chapter 59: Metabolic Disorders o Chapter 73: Common Injurie...

Pain has been defined as "whatever the person experiencing the pain says it is, existing whenever the patient says it does." This definition is problematic for the nurse when caring for which type of patient? a. A patient placed on a ventilator b. A patient with a history of opioid addiction c. A patient with decreased cognitive function d. A patient with pain resulting from severe trauma c. Because the patient's self-report is the most valid means of pain assessment, patients who hav...

Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Roles and Responsibilities of APRN Prescribers APRN prescriber is responsible for the final decision on which drug to use and how to use it. Degree of autonomy in this role and the breadth of drugs that can be prescribed vary from state to state based on the nurse practice act of that state. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by the State Board of Nursing for each state. • Advanced Knowledge o Additional knowledge,...

Chamberlain University College : NR 565 SG Week 2 - Ch1.4.13.25.52_ LATEST UPDATED 2021 Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Roles and Responsibilities of APRN Prescribers APRN prescriber is responsible for the final decision on which drug to use and how to use it. Degree of autonomy in this role and the breadth of drugs that can be prescribed vary from state to state based on the nurse practice act of that state. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regul...