gerontology practice
a nurse is reinforcing teaching to group of older adults about oil rich foods. which of the following foods should be included as the equivalent pf 4 tsp of oil?
1 oz of sunflower seeds
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is physically frail and who has been in bed for more than a week. Which of the following clinical manifestation indicates to the nurse that the client is developing pneumonia.?
-Confusion -fatigue -weakness -lethargy -anorexia.
a nurse is preparing an older adult client for a physical examination to be performed by provider , which of the following actions should the nurse implement
explain to the client what is about to happen
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who had a femoral head fracture 24 hours ago and is in skin teaction . the client reports shortness of breath ans dyspnea . the nurse should suspect that the client has develop which of the following complications ?
fat embolism
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult who has undergone insertion of a permanent pacemaker. the nurse should emphasize that a sign of pacemaker malfunction the client should report to the provider is
fatique
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
frothy sputym
a nurse is reinforcing home safety information to an older adult client . which of the following statements indicate a need for further instructions?
i should use the handrail instead of my cane when going downstairs
A nurse is caring for an older adult client whose provider will discharge him to an extended-care nursing facility the following morning. The client asks the nurse why he has to go to "that place." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Did your doctor or anyone else talk to you about going to the nursing home?
A nurse is helping an older adult client ambulate in the hallway for the first time since admission. The client has brought her standard walker from home. To ensure proper use of the walker and the safety of the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Check that the client lifts the walker and then places it down in front of her.
a nurse is caring for an older adult client . the nurse should inform the client that straining while defecating can cause which of the following?
Dysrhythmias
A nurse is caring for an adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing recommendation?
Eat raw vegetables.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided weakness. Which of the following information regarding the use of a cane is appropriate?
Place the cane on the right side, and advance the left foot forward.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Provide the client with a diet high in protein
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a fractured hip and will require rehabilitative care. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
The rehabilitation began with the client's admission to the hospital.
a nurse is collecting data form an older adult client who is receiving digoxin .to evaluate the client for digoxin toxicity the nurse should check for which of the following manifestations
anorexia
A nurse is evaluating an older adult client who is receiving end-of- life care for Cheyne -Stokes respirations . Which of the following observations confirms this respiratory pattern
breathing ranging from very deep to very shallow with periods of apnea
The nurse is discussing the findings of a urinary tract infection (UTI) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with a UTI in the older adult client?
confusion
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long term complications of retinopathy and neuropathy . which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
maintain a stable blood glucose levels
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long - term complications of retinopathy and neuropathy . Which of the following instructions should the nurse include ?
maintain stable blood glucose levels
a nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with an older adult client. which of the following should the nurse's priority action
minimize distractions by closing the door to the room
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of older adults about sources of complete and incomplete protein. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as a complete protein?
yogurt
