ELABORATED (Learning System Gerontology)ATI QUESTIONS

ELABORATED (Learning System Gerontology)ATI QUESTIONS a nurse is conduction an admission assessment for an older adult client. which of the following actions should the nurse take to collect subjective data - CORRECT ANSWER -allow sufficient time for the clients to respond to the questions a nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home 3 days ago. the client has a fractured hip, malnutrition and dehydration. which of the following laboratory values noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse prolonged malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER -decreased albumin a nurse in the clinic is assessing an older adult client for the second time in a week. the client reports a decreased energy level, insomnia and anorexia. the clients diagnostic tests are within the expected reference ranges. for which of the following conditions should the nurses screen the client - CORRECT ANSWER -depression a nurse is planning care for an older adult client following abdominal surgery for a bowel obstruction. which of the following information about pain management should the nurse consider when planning care - CORRECT ANSWER -older adult clients are sensitive to the analgesic effects of opiates a nurse in a long term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older adult clients. which of the following action should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER -institute a daily story telling hour a nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an older adult client. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to administration - CORRECT ANSWER -review the medical record for a client history of glaucoma a nurse is participating on a committee that is developing age appropriate care standards for an older adult clients. which of the following of Erikson's developmental stages should the nurse recommend as the focus - CORRECT ANSWER -integrity