Geriatrics HESI fully solved graded A+ 2024/2025

Geriatrics HESIOsteoporosis increases the risk for a hip fracture in older adults. Women of which ethnic group have the highest risk for hip fracture with the highest risk being listed first and the lowest risk last. - correct answer 1. Caucasian 2. Asian 3. Hispanic 4. African American The PN is caring for an older female with Raynaud's phenomenon. Which exposure should the PN instruct the client to avoid? - correct answer Cold climates A frail elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnoses of pneumonia. Which findings is most important for the PN to report to the HCP? - correct answer Confusion and dehydration An older client who is a new resident in an ALF is having short term memory loss and confusion. Which activity should the PN schedule the client to do during the day? - correct answer Daily exercise group An older client is admitted a preliminary diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which skin finding should the PN document that is typical with Addison's? - correct answer Hyperpigmentation An older female client is recently transferred to a rehab facility after a total hip replacement & asks the PN if she broke her hip because she is old. How should the PN respond? - correct answer Older women commonly lose bone calcium which increases the risk of fracture An older female client who is 3 days post op for a right hip repair is admitted to the rehab center for strengthening in ADLs. The PN is mobilizing the client to go to PT. Which action should the PN implement first? - correct answer Direct client to use the overhead trapeze. The PN is caring for an older female client with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis who is admitted for carpel tunnel release. Which finding associated with RA should the PN document? - correct answer Small joint involvement in fingers