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Gerontology HESI Stage 1 pressure ulcer - correct answer intact skin with nonblanchable redness stage 2 pressure ulcer - correct answer Partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis. The wound bed is pink or red and moist. This can also include intact or ruptured blisters. Fat and deeper tissues are not visible stage 3 pressure ulcer - correct answer full thickness tissue loss with visible fat stage 4 pressure ulcer - correct answer Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone...

Geriatric Hesi Study Guide Questions and Answers 2023

Geriatric Hesi Study Guide Questions and Answers 2023

Geriatric Hesi Study Guide latest updated (Graded A)

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

Evolve Comprehensive Exam (Hesi) A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? pindolol (visken) carteolol (ocupress) metoprolol tartrate (oppressor) propranolol hydrochloride (inderal) - correct answer Metoprolol Tartrate(Lopressor) The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2...

Pediatrics HESI 2023A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. - correct answer Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 to 150 B...

HESI Case Study Gerontology: Age-Related RisksCarl Rogers is a 67-year-old African American male with a 20-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. After a scheduled visit and an assessment at the healthcare provider's office (HCP's), Mr. Rogers is directly admitted to the medical unit with a stage II non-healing ulcer on his right heel. The nursing admissions paperwork is completed, and pain medication is administered. During his admissions assessment, Mr. Rogers is diagnosed with a urinary ...

Gerontology HESI PracticeAn older male client is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure (HF). Which finding should the registered nurse (RN) document that is consistent with HF? A. Ascites B. Pitting edema C. Jugular distention D. Coarse and fine crackles - correct answer (D) Coarse and fine crackles Rationale: In left-sided heart failure, the inadequacy of pumping blood into the aorta causes blood to back up into the pulmonary capillaries; this pushes intravascular fluid...

HESI-GeriatricWhich is the most logical reason for obliteration of the pulp cavities? A. Trauma B. Wearing a partial denture C. Presence of recession D. Age of pt - correct answer D. Age of pt The age of the pt affects his ability to metabolize medication. The pt will need more than the standard dosage of prescribed medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect A. Both statements are true B. The first statement is false, second is true C. The first statement is true, second is fal...