Gerontology individual and family well being "adult"

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness which of the following actions would be priority for the nurse

Encourage the client to make their own decisions about their care.

A community health nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who has heart disease which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor

High-fat diet

A nurse is preparing to discuss palliative care with nurse caring for a minority population group which of the following information should the nurse include

Minority groups are less likely to access palliative care services.

A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a 45 year old client whose sibling died from colon cancer which of the following statements by the client indicates and understanding of the teaching

"I can eat broiled chicken breast and a cup of blueberries for dinner."

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Medicare part B with a client which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding

"This covers diagnostic testing and preventative treatment."

A nurse is reviewing a discharge planning for several older adult clients which of the following clients should the nurse identify as more likely to require additional health care services

A client who has severe arthritis and lives alone

A nurse is admitting a 60 year old client who has a history of chronic hypertension Andy hypercholesterolemia the client reports that they live alone in a rural area have been unemployed for 6 months and have not taken their medications as prescribed which factors should the nurse identify as placing the client at high risk for health care disparities select all that apply

Male gender identity is correct Employment status is correct Medical history is correct Residence is correct Socioeconomic status is correct

A nurse is reviewing a clients health record which finding should the nurse identify as a risk factor for breast cancer

Use of hormonal therapy

A public health nurse is discussing wellness initiatives to assist with wellness promotion by the department of health and human services with a newly hired nurse which information should the nurse discuss

Healthy People 2030

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a terminal illness which health care management options should the nurse include for discussion select all that apply

Hospice care is an acute care facility Hospice care in the home Hospice care in an inpatient hospice center Hospice can arrange through the physicians office

A nurse at the clinic is collecting data from a client their caregiver which of the following statements by the care giver indicates stress select Al that apply

I've been depressed lately I'm tired most of the day I often blame myself for things I've been keeping to myself lately

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving inpatient hospice services and requests additional pain medications which of the following actions should the nurse take

Obtain a prescription to administer more analgesics.

A nurses is assisting in admitting a client whose adult child provides full time care for them which of the following tasks should the nurse anticipate the adult child provides for the client select all that apply

Preparing meals Maintaining safety Providing companionship Bathing and dressing

A nurse is discussing care options with the family of an older adult who has dementia the family states they will provide care for the client by using available family members which of the following family members should the nurse identify as most likely to be the clients full time care giver

The client's daughter who who is of middle age and is currently employed

A nurse is teaching about palliative care with a client who has recently developed Parkinson's disease which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding

"Palliative care services should begin at the beginning of my treatment."

A nurse is discussing care options with a family of an older adult client who is currently living with their family the family is concerned that the client will fall at home while they are at work which resource should the nurse recommend for the family

Adult day care

A nurse is caring for several clients who all have caregivers which of the following clients should the nurse identify as most likely to have their care giver experience care giver stress

An older adult client who has a chronic condition and whose caregiver is their middle-aged adult child who works full time and has a school aged child

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a family of a client who is postoperative from knee surgery a family member informs the nurse that they are concerned that they will not be able to care for the client because of employment which of the following responses should the nurse make

"You can use FMLA that is available through your job."

A nurse is caring for several clients in a community health clinic which of the following clients should the nurse identify as a risk for transmitting HIV

A client who has unprotected intercourse

A nurse is caring for an older adult client and is reviewing the health record which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk for chronic heart heart disease select all that apply

Ethnicity: Black American Smoker - 1 pack per day BMI 30 is correct Lifestyle: Denies participating in aerobic activity