NU 627 (NU627)

Subjective data:  “I feel dizzy.”  Increased thirst and urination starting this morning.  reporting dizziness started about 10 hours ago.  First noticed the dizziness when he got up to use the bathroom early this morning.  Finds it to be constant and has mild headache.  He does not associate the situation with any aggravating factor  His glucose was 128 this afternoon, he does not check his glucose in the morning. Objective data:  Vital signs:T- 98.6 F, HR- ...

Origin:††Chapter†16-†Hearing,†1 1. A 62-year-old who has worked on an assembly line since he was 24 years old began taking aspirin for arthritis 6 months ago. The client presents to the nurse with hearing problems and ringing in the ears. Which of the following problems should the nurse suspect? A) Tinnitus B) Vertigo C) Ototoxicity D) Impacted cerumen Ans: C Feedback: The older adult has symptoms of ototoxicity. Aspirin is a known ototoxic drug. Tinnitus is the pers...

A nurse monitors for depression in the older adult population. Which of the following are a risk factor and a functional consequence of depression in the older adult? (Select all that apply.) A) Chronic pain B) Functional impairment C) Hypernatremia D) Nutritional deficiencies E) Renal impairment Ans: A, B, D Which of the following statements by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression? A) "Lately I wake up for the day at 4:00 or 5:00 in the m...

A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age." D...

A nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist? A) Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age-related changes B) Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility C) Identifying and treating a client's vascular dementia D) Rearranging an older adult's apartment to minimize the ris...

A nurse monitors for depression in the older adult population. Which of the following are a risk factor and a functional consequence of depression in the older adult? (Select all that apply.) A) Chronic pain B) Functional impairment C) Hypernatremia D) Nutritional deficiencies E) Renal impairment Ans: A, B, D Which of the following statements by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression? A) "Lately I wake up for the day at 4:00 or 5:00 in the m...

Origin:††Chapter†16-†Hearing,†1 1. A 62-year-old who has worked on an assembly line since he was 24 years old began taking aspirin for arthritis 6 months ago. The client presents to the nurse with hearing problems and ringing in the ears. Which of the following problems should the nurse suspect? A) Tinnitus B) Vertigo C) Ototoxicity D) Impacted cerumen Ans: C Feedback: The older adult has symptoms of ototoxicity. Aspirin is a known ototoxic drug. Tinnitus is the pers...

A nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate view of the relationship between aging and wellness? A) "It's important that the individual knows this is an expected part of growing older." B) "We need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of his diagnosis." C) "We need to make sure our teaching is not too detailed for someone of his age." D...

A nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist? A) Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age-related changes B) Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility C) Identifying and treating a client's vascular dementia D) Rearranging an older adult's apartment to minimize the ris...