Nursing for the Older Adult Quiz 3 An 80-year-old man is seen in the emergency department for a fall. He has bruises on his upper arms and appears depressed. He is accompanied by his grandson, who is unkempt, glassy-eyed, and has alcohol on his breath. Which of the following should be a priority with the nurse? A) Assess whether the older adult is safe in his environment. B) Determine whether legal interventions are appropriate. C) Assess the patient's degree of frailty and chronic health...

Older Adult Final Exam Practice Questions 2023 When performing a pain assessment on a client who is aphasic, the nurse should consider: a. reports from the family or staff at the nursing home about changes in functional status. b. that the patient is lying quietly in bed so she is not likely to be experiencing pain. c. that the patient's previous stroke interrupted pain pathways so she does not feel pain. d. that older adults do not tolerate opioid analgesics well and may exhibit side ...

HESI EXIT Exam V2 Latest 2022 The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed. Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN. The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2-year checkup. Which of the following sho...

HESI RN Week 4 Questions A 70-year-old man comes to the office because he has progressive difficulty speaking. The patient's family states that over the past 2 years he has gradually been speaking less. Another physician prescribed propranolol for anxiety related to his work as a museum docent, discussing art with tour groups. His difficulty continued, and in the last year, his responsibilities at work have been shifted. His family thinks he understands most of what is said to him, but he ...

Older Adult Exam #4 1.Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient? a. "Older adults express less interest in intimacy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop." b. "Sexual expression is considered an enhancement to the quality of the older adult's life." c. "Expressing sexual needs may be difficult or impossible for some older adults." d. "Interest in physical contact tends to persist throughout life for ...

Hesi Critical Thinking Latest Exam 2022 Graded A 1. The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) of a children's medical center. Which client should the nurse assess first? Correct - 3-The child hit by a car should be assessed first because he or she may have life- threatening injuries that must be assessed and treated promptly. 2. The 8-year-old client diagnosed with a Vaso occlusive sickle cell crisis is complaining of a severe headache. Which intervention should the nurse imple...

1. The Patient: A 65-year- old male. The Situation: The family brings the patient to the emergency room because he just took an entire bottle of pills. The Question: What action should the nurse take first? Answer – Determine the patient’s level of consciousness. 2. The Patient: An 80-year-old male who has used continuous oxygen for the past three years. The Situation: While making a home visit, the wife tells the nurse that her husband was doing well on 2 liters of oxygen per minut...

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NUR 601 Remediation Exam Mngt of Care | Latest Update A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team practicing? Justice Fidelity Nonmaleficence Autonomy Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember t...

NUR 601 Remediation Exam Mngt of Care| Latest Update A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team practicing? Justice Fidelity Nonmaleficence Autonomy Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember th...