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Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 23 The Immune System 1) A patient asks the nurse how the immune system protects the body. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Self-recognition allows the immune system to recognize foreign parts." 2. "Memory means that the immune system develops lasting protection against specific invaders." 3. "Specificity is the ability of the immune system to react with a particular response to one antigen." 4. "Tolerance is the term...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 10 Violence and Elder Mistreatment 1) During a home visit of an elderly married patient, the nurse observes listlessness, dry and cracked skin, and skin irritation on both inner thighs; what type of neglect should the nurse be concerned with? 1. Self-neglect 2. Sexual abuse 3. Caregiver neglect 4. Financial exploitation Answer: 3 Explanation: 1. Signs and Symptoms of self-neglect include dehydration, malnutrition, unattended...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 1 Principles of Gerontology 1) The nurse is preparing to discharge an older client with instructions on smoking cessation. The nurse states to a colleague, "This client has been smoking for years and isn't going to stop now." Which negative stereotype of aging does the nurse's statement most reflect? 1. Old people are expected to be sick. 2. Old people are set in their ways. 3. Old people do not value health promotion education. ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 19 The Endocrine System 1) The lab results for an older patient indicate a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result of 6.5%. What is the nurse's best response to the patient? 1. "Your blood sugar levels have been within normal limits for the past three months." 2. "Your HbA1c level indicates a pattern of low blood glucose levels." 3. "Your HbA1c indicates that you are anemic and will require a blood transfusion." 4. "Your averag...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 2 Contemporary Gerontological Nursing 1) The nurse supports an older client's desire to discuss advance directives with the client's family. What action is the nurse performing with this client? 1. Facilitating palliative care 2. Educating the family on healthcare services 3. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team 4. Advocating for client's rights and autonomy Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. Palliative care alleviates pain a...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 2 Contemporary Gerontological Nursing 1) The nurse supports an older client's desire to discuss advance directives with the client's family. What action is the nurse performing with this client? 1. Facilitating palliative care 2. Educating the family on healthcare services 3. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team 4. Advocating for client's rights and autonomy Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. Palliative care alleviates pain a...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 11 Care at the End of Life 1) An older patient with terminal cancer is considering hospice care but is concerned that Medicare will stop payments if the care is provided for longer than 6 months. What can the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Medicare does not limit the hospice benefit. 2. Medicare regulations discourage a longer use of the benefit. 3. Hospice costs more than traditional hospital or long-term ca...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 23 The Immune System 1) A patient asks the nurse how the immune system protects the body. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Self-recognition allows the immune system to recognize foreign parts." 2. "Memory means that the immune system develops lasting protection against specific invaders." 3. "Specificity is the ability of the immune system to react with a particular response to one antigen." 4. "Tolerance is the term...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 1 Principles of Gerontology 1) The nurse is preparing to discharge an older client with instructions on smoking cessation. The nurse states to a colleague, "This client has been smoking for years and isn't going to stop now." Which negative stereotype of aging does the nurse's statement most reflect? 1. Old people are expected to be sick. 2. Old people are set in their ways. 3. Old people do not value health promotion education. ...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 19 The Endocrine System 1) The lab results for an older patient indicate a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result of 6.5%. What is the nurse's best response to the patient? 1. "Your blood sugar levels have been within normal limits for the past three months." 2. "Your HbA1c level indicates a pattern of low blood glucose levels." 3. "Your HbA1c indicates that you are anemic and will require a blood transfusion." 4. "Your averag...