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The nurse performs a focused musculoskeletal assessment on a patient with a hip
fracture. Which of the following should the nurse include for this type of assessment? -
correct answer. Muscle weakness
Pain
Joint tenderness
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 injury? - correct answer.
Reposition the patient every 2 hours.
Which age-related change(s) increase the risk for complications after illness or injury in
the older adult? - correct answer. Altered pain and pressure perception
Decreased skin elasticity
Fragile blood vessels
Decreased muscle strength and bone demineralization
A provider orders docusate sodium 100 mg PO twice a day for an older patient. The
pharmacy provides docusate sodium liquid 150 mg/15 mL. How much medication
should the nurse administer? - correct answer. 100mg/1 *15mL/150mg=
1500/150=10mL
An older adult patient has been admitted for a hip fracture. The nurse is assessing fall
risk using a fall risk tool. What essential element(s) should the tool assess? - correct
answer. Medications
Sensory impairments
Mental and emotional status
Symptoms of dizziness
Altered elimination