NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Module 6
Things to know about elimination in the older adult - CORRECT ANSWER •Assess bowel elimination
•Increase physical activity
•Increase intake of dietary fiber and fluids
•Provide privacy for elimination
•encourage ad...
nur2214 nursing care of the older adult module 6 things to know about elimination in the older adult correct answer •assess bowel elimination •increase physical activity •increase i
NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older
Adult Module 6 Things to know about elimination in the older adult - CORRECT ANSWER •Assess bowel elimination
•Increase physical activity
•Increase intake of dietary fiber and fluids
•Provide privacy for elimination
•encourage adequate hydration
The older adult is at higher risk for noncompliance with their medication due to - CORRECT ANSWER polypharmacy
two main reasons polypharmacy is prevalent in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER
relative to multiple care providers being involved in the clients care and as well as the older adult transitions from one care setting to another What is a variable of polypharmacy stemming from the client - CORRECT ANSWER •lack of literacy skills need to read labels and directions also poses a concern for the older adult
interprofessional collaboration - CORRECT ANSWER promotes safety of care of the older adult across care settings
why might an older adult be unable to read a medication label - CORRECT ANSWER vision changes
Interventions for cognitive safety - CORRECT ANSWER •Avoid use of physical and chemical restraints
•Structure participation in activities of daily living
•Structure the environment to minimize disruption
In clients who have cognitive problems it is best to - CORRECT ANSWER assign the same group of staff for treating the client
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