Evolve NCLEX- Gerontology | Questions
with 100% Correct Solutions Latest 2024
The nurse is teaching problem-solving coping strategies. Which method will the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.) One, some or all options may be correct.
Escape
Avoidance
Meditation
Relaxation
Confrontation
Emotional distancing
Escape
Avoidance
Confrontation
Emotional distancing
The nurse who cares primarily for older adults knows which is the best time for end-of-life
wishes to be discussed?
When the patient is well
When the patient begins to feel sick
When the patient is admitted to the hospital
When the health care team determines nothing more can be done to save the patient
When the patient is well
,The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient and sees an advance directive that was created 3
years ago. The nurse knows this patient will require a new advance directive at which time?
After 5 years
After 10 years
Upon readmission to the hospital
If the patient wishes to make a change
If the patient wishes to make a change
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home with palliative care. The nurse
knows which statement is true regarding the patient's care? The patient no longer
receives medical intervention
The goals for this patient's care focus on symptom management
Should the patient's heart stop, the medical team will perform CPR The
medical team will provide medication to hasten the patient's death
The goals for this patient's care focus on symptom management
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently learned he is terminally ill and enters the room
to check on the patient. The patient exclaims, “Get out! There’s nothing you can do for me.
Just leave me alone!” What is the best response on the part of the nurse?
“I’m sorry; have I done something to upset you?”
Say nothing, but leave the room and shut the door
“I’m just trying to help you; there’s no need to be angry with me”
“I understand you are angry. I’ll just sit here if you would like to talk"
"I understand you are angry. I'll just sit here if you would like to talk"
The nurse is caring for a patient who is dying and who is not responsive. Which symptom, if
exhibited by the patient, would indicate this patient is in pain? Restlessness
Increased level of consciousness
Swelling and inflammation of joints
The unresponsive patient does not feel pain
Restlessness
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness who is receiving transdermal opioids.
The patient experiences pain during repositioning and bathing. Which nursing action will
the nurse provide?
Apply a second fentanyl patch
Administer prescribed liquid morphine by mouth
, Request an increased dosage of opioids
Administer intramuscular antiinflamatory drug
Administer prescribed liquid morphine by mouth
The nurse caring for a patient who has a terminal illness knows which is the best time to
administer pain medication for optimum pain control?
When the patient complains of pain
When the patient exhibits signs of being in pain
Before the pain becomes severe
Before an assessment or procedure
Before the pain becomes severe
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness who has a wasted appearance with
little muscle tissue. The nurse should use which term to document this condition?
Cachexia
Anorexia
Cheyne-Stokes
Dysphagia
Cachexia
The nurse caring for a patient with a terminal illness will note which sign or symptom
when death is imminent? (Select all that apply.) One, some or all options may be correct.
Excessive salivation
Anorexia
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Delirium
Contractures
Anorexia
Nausea and vomiting
Delirium
The home health nurse is caring for a patient receiving hospice care who is receiving high
doses of pain medication and continues to report pain. Which non-pharmacological
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller KenAli. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.