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Nursing action for taking too many drugs at different times (barrier to effective drug use): - answer-Develop a chart indicating times to take drugs. Provide a space to place a mark for each drug taken. Coordinate the drug regimen with ADLs and events. Use an organizer container (daily or weekly). Have patient bring all drugs-including OTC, herbal, vitamin, and mineral supplements-to all health appointments Nursing action for visual and hearing disturbances (barrier to effective drug use): - ...

A 30-year-old patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes states to the nurse, "If glucose is so important, then I think as long as my blood sugar is high I must be doing well." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1. "It depends on what you mean by high blood sugar. You will need to obtain more information from your provider as diabetes is a very complicated disease process." 2. "I understand how you are thinking; however, a high glucose level does not mean ...

A 58 year old woman presents to the ER complaining of severe dizziness, vomiting, and pressure inside of her right ear, persisting for 25 minutes. What interventions should the nurse carry out? Select all that apply.: a. Place patient in a quiet room b. Assist the patient in finding their favorite TV channel c. Restrict any fluid intake d. Administer Atropine e. Keep side rails down to keep patient unrestricted - answer-a,d A 78-year-old patient with Huntington's disease has developed...

A mental-status assessment of the older adult is especially important in determining: a) potential for independent living b) eligibility for federal health programs c) service and placement needs of the individual d) whether the person should be classified as frail - answer-a) potential for independent living A nurse is assessing a patient following cataract surgery. The patient reports nausea and severe eye pain. Which of the following action should the nurse take? a) notify the he...

1. The nurse is performing an assessment on an older client who is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching regarding measures to improve sleep? a) "I swim three times a week." b) "I have stopped smoking cigars." c) "I drink hot chocolate before bedtime." d) "I read for 40 minutes before bedtime." - answer-1) C - Rationale: Many nonpharmacological sleep aids can be used to influence sleep. However, t...

A 56 year old woman is going through menopause and ask her nurse what are some alternatives besides medications that she can use? Which of the following would be good suggestions? (select all that apply) a.) Exercise b.) Meditation c.) Drinking a glass of wine every night d.) Yoga or T'ai chi e.) Acupuncture - answer-a.) Exercise b.) Meditation d.) Yoga or T'ai chi e.) Acupuncture A 65 year old woman complains to her doctor that her lady parts are itchy and burning and she has b...

A 70-year-old client asks the nurse to explain to her about hypertension. An appropriate response by the nurse as to why older clients often have hypertension is due to: A. Myocardial muscle damage B. Reduction in physical activity C. Ingestion of foods high in sodium D. Accumulation of plaque on arterial walls - answer-D. Accumulation of plaque on arterial walls A 76-year-old adult female is brought to a neighborhood client after being found wandering around the local park. The cl...

A 70-year-old client has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is working with the client and family, teaching them about communicating with the client. Which information would the nurse incorporate into the discussion? - answer-The disease progresses slowly with therapy helping to minimize disability. A 72-year-old client just recently diagnosed with cancer comes to the clinic for an evaluation. During the visit, the client asks the nurse, "I know that there are diffe...

- What age was considered "old" in 1935, when Social Security was created? - What age was considered "old" in 2000? - answer-- 65 - 70 - Young old: - Middle old: - Old old: - answer-- Young old: 65 to 70 - Middle old: 75 to 84 - Old old: 85 and above 10. The gerontological nurse collaborates with the wound care team about an older patient who has an ulcer. How is this nurse demonstrating leadership in the care of older people? a. Assessing older adults effectively b. ...

1. A 72-year-old is prescribed lithium. The nurse educates the patient on the importance of Biannual evaluation of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Renal function B. Serum glucose level C. Liver function D. Thyroid function E. Red blood cell count - answer-a. Renal function C. Liver function D. Thyroid function 1. A nurse is assessing an older patient for the possible cause of his acute urinary Incontinence. Which actions by the nurse are most important? (Select al...