NCLEX pn early adulthood to later adulthood

healthy client resume her Familia role

the nurse prepares to discharge a client who is experiencing family related stress. Which gold is the nurse include to help the client achieve the primary developmental task

having storytelling time

the nurse should Implement which activity to promote reminiscence among older clients

endometriosis is the presence of tissue outside of the uterus that resembles the endometrium

a client who has been seen in the clinic has been diagnosed with endometriosis and ask the nurse to describe this condition. The nurse bases the response on what information

decreased lean body mass and glomerular filtration rate

an older client has been prescribed digoxin. The nurse understands that which age-related change would place the client at risk for digoxin toxicity

advising older adults to forego aggressive treatment

the nurse is providing information to UAP regarding caring for their older adults. The nurse tells the UAP that which situation portrays ageism

crusting

the nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which indicates a potential complication associated with the skin of this client

serum albumin levels are decreased

the nurse caring for the older adult client understands that dosages of many medications are reduced in this population because of which fact

creatinine

an older client is taking multiple medications for a variety of health problems. The nurse should monitor the results of which most important Laboratory test when evaluating adverse effects of medication therapy in older adults

thirst

the nurse has gathered data regarding an older client. The nurse understands that which indicator of fluid imbalance is not reliable for a client in this age group

walking three to five times a week for 30 minutes

the nurse is providing an education class to healthy older adults which exercise will best promote health maintenance

decline in visual Acuity, increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections, increased incidence of Awakening after sleep onset

when the nurse is collecting data from the older adult, which finding should be considered normal psychological changes select all that apply

overall sclerotic lesions

which data would indicate a potential complication associated with age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system

incontinence at any age deserves Urological attention

the nurse is told by an older woman that she has begun to be incontinent of urine at night and now drinks no fluid after 6 p.m. The nurses response should be guided by which knowledge

to live independently, but close to their children

the nurse is working with an older client and family about discharge following hospitalization. When initiating discussions with the group, the nurse understands that older persons usually prefer which

choosing his social activities

the nurse should plan which to encourage free break in the client who is a resident in a long-term care facility

older adults often have slower neurological response times and are therefore more at risk for burns

the nurse working in a long-term care facility is approached by the son of a resident, who wants his 78 year old father to have a heating pad because his feet are always cold at night. The nurse should incorporate which concept when formulating a response to the family member

the increase of fatty tissue allows anesthetic agents, which have an affinity for fat tissue, to concentrate in body fat

a nursing instructor asks a nursing student about the reason for the reduction of anesthetic medication dosage in the older person. Which statement is an appropriate response

keep a red light on in the bathroom at night

an older client confides to the visiting nurse the fear of falling while going to the bathroom at night. Which statement indicates an understanding of the visual changes affectin the older client

older clients cannot think quickly enough to respond to emergencies

an older client is at risk for Falls. When developing an individualized plan of care for this client, the nurse recalls that which concept is least relevant to maintenance of balance for older clients

a normal psychosocial response

the nurse is caring for an older client who is reminiscing about past life experiences in a positive manner. The nurse plans care with the understanding that this Behavior indicates which

sharp pain located on the right side of the pelvis

the nurse is collecting data from a client who is suspected of having mittelschmerz. which findings should the nurse expect to note on data collection of the client

sweat glands

the nurse is assigned to care for an older adult client places in the extra blanket in the client's room. The nurse understands that the older adult is less able to regulate hot and cold body changes because of alterations in the activity of which gland

although responses may be slower, sexual ability is present in later years of life

in planning care for older clients in a long-term care facility, the nurse recalls that which is accurate regarding sexuality and the older client

fallopian tube

the nurse Midwife is conducting a session on the process of fertilization with a group of nursing students. The nurse Midwife ask a nursing student to identify the structure in which fertilization of an ovum takes place. The student answers correctly by identifying which location