NU 627 Exam 2 With 100% Verified Answers-2022

NU 627 Exam 2 With 100% Verified Answers-2022. A nurse monitors for depression in the older adult population. Which of the following are a risk factor and a functional consequence of depression in the older adult? (Select all that apply.) A) Chronic pain B) Functional impairment C) Hypernatremia D) Nutritional deficiencies E) Renal impairment Ans: A, B, D Which of the following statements by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression? A) "Lately I wake up for the day at 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning and can't fall asleep again." B) "I've got these cravings for sugary and salty snacks more than I used to." C) "I've never been too prone to headaches, but these days I always seem to have one." D) "I don't know why this sore on my ankle just won't heal this time." Ans: A An older adult started an antidepressant 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't want to take that pill, it's not doing anything." Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? A) "That is fine, it is your right to refuse medications." B) "It is too soon to see effects; positive effects may begin around 3 weeks." C) "Let's notify the primary health care provider to try another type of medication." D) "What side effects are you having?" Ans: B A nurse plans activities each month at an assisted living facility. Which of the following activities is most cognitively stimulating? A) Book discussions B) Movie night C) Exercise D) Reminiscence therapy Ans: A A nurse in an assisted living facility develops interventions that focus on improving cognitive abilities in the residents. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.) A) Book club B) Calisthenics C) Christmas caroling D) Letter writing E) Reminiscence therapy F) Shopping trip Ans: A, D A 75-year-old woman who often used to go out to dinner with her friends has stopped from going out because she has been experiencing urinary incontinence and is afraid of having an "accident" in public. When her child asks her why she doesn't go out with her friends anymore, she says, "I'm getting too old for such foolishness." How can the nurse best assist this client? A) Assist the client to view this functional limitation as temporary and treatable. B) Encourage the client to accept this consequence of growing old. C) Rephrase the situation to one of control, and allow the client to make the decisions. D) Teach the client that majority of older adults rate their health as good to excellent. Ans: A A resident of a nursing home has accused several members of the care staff of stealing jewelry from the overbed table despite the fact that the facility's policy requires residents to keep such valuables in a lock box. The nurse has responded empathically to the accusations and has explained why this is impossible, to no avail. Which of the following conditions is the client experiencing? A) Delusions B) Hallucinations C) Unresolved anger D) Illusions Ans: A 10. A nurse assesses an older adult's insight regarding the care plan. What question may the nurse ask to gauge the client's insight? A) "Where would you go if you were discharged from the hospital today?" B) "How would you spend $100 if you were given it today?" C) "What are the similarities between a doctor and a nurse?" D) "Why do you think that your doctor admitted you to the hospital?" Ans: D A nurse assesses an older adult using a mini-mental status examination. The client is very slow to respond to the questions. Which of the following conditions may be present and will require follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)We offer online tutoring and help with assignments for all modules. For assistance contact: