Assessing older adults - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

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Final Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers- Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia ...

Exam 2: NSG500 / NSG 500 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Symptoms of tympanic membrane rupture Answer: Bloody/yellow discharge from ear, pain, hearing loss, tinnitus Q: Laryngeal obstruction Answer: Stridor Q: How to examine the ear in children vs. adults, and considerations in geriatrics Answer: Children/infant: Below 3 years old, down and back Adults: 3+ older, UP and back. Q: Risk factors for cataract...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1. Thriving in Old Age 1.What Does it Mean to Age Successfully? 2.Mid-range Theory of Successful Aging 3.Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives 4.Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Old 5.An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness 6.Engaging Older Adults as Partners in Their Care Unit 2. Optimizing Physical Health & Functioning 7.Health Priorities for the Older Adult 8.Challenges to Physical Health 9.Assessing the Older Adult: What'...

Test Bank For Health Assessment in Nursing 7th Edition by Janet R. Weber; Jane H. Kelley, Chapter 1-34: ISBN-10 7 ISBN-13 978-6, A+ guide. 1 The Nurse’s Role in Health Assessment 2 Collecting Subjective Data: The Interview and Health History 3 Collecting Objective Data: Physical Exam Techniques 4 Validating and Documenting Data 5 Thinking Critically to Analyze Data to Make Informed Clinical Judgments 6 Assessing Mental Status Including Risk for Substance Abuse 7 Assessing Psychosocial, Cogniti...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia Answer: Self-repo...

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

NGN HESI MED SURG Exam Questions and Answers (with Rationales) Latest update 2024/2025 GRADED A+. A client is being discharged following radioactive seed implantation for prostate cancer. What is the mostimportant information that the nurse should provide to this client’s family? A. Follow exposure precautions. B. Encourage regular meals. C. Collect all urine. D. Avoid touching the client. Rationale: Clients being treated for prostate cancer with radioactive seed implants should be in...

ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has PTSD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply) A. Difficulty concentrating on tasks B. Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event C. Negative self-image D. Recurring nightmares E. Diminished reflexes A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take fi...

what is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? - 1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? - -Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response system and get an AED -Begin CPR if no breath...