Gerontological Nursing Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers
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Course
Gerontology
Institution
Gerontology
Gerontological Nursing Final Exam Practice
Questions and Answers
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I'm fearful and nervous about having to cope
with this disease." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - Ans:-"It's true that
you will have to make some cha...
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease. Which intervention would need to be modified? - Ans:✔✔-Phrase questions and
directions in a simple and understandable manner applicable to the client's decreased cognition.
A client is prescribed Larodopa as part of the treatment plan for Parkinson's disease. When teaching the
client about this drug, which item would the nurse encourage the client to avoid? - Ans:✔✔-Foods high
in vitamin B 6
A gerontological nurse is conducting a program for staff nurses at a long-term care facility about older
adults and sensory function. When discussing this topic, which information would the nurse most likely
include? Select all that apply. - Ans:✔✔-- "Sensory deficits are a threat not only to quality of life but to
safety as well."
- "Sensory losses commonly lead to impaired communication."
- "Sensory deficits make it difficult to interpret the older adult's physical environment."
- "Sensory deficits have a negative effect on older adults' social relationships."
During client education of a 71-year-old who has a recent diagnosis of diabetes, the nurse has
emphasized the importance of consistently maintaining blood glucose levels within the normal range
rather than simply reacting to high or low levels. Which test would the nurse most likely identify as
providing the best evaluation of the client's blood sugar control over time? - Ans:✔✔-Hemoglobin A1c
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