Chapter 15: Nursing care of Older Adults

A 70-year-old patient asks what can be done to protect his hearing. What should the nurse recommend to the patient? A. Clean the ears of ear wax every day B. Cover the ears if loud noises are expected C. Have a hearing test performed twice a year D. Raise the volume on televisions and radios in the home(correct answer) Cover the ears if loud noises are expected An older patient with diabetes mellitus reports difficulty sleeping. Which manifestations should the nurse recognize as being related to sleep deprivation? (Select all) A. Fatigue B. Anxiety C. Irritability D. Hyperactivity E. Persistent hunger F. Decreased pain sensitivity(correct answer) Fatigue Irritability During a home visit, the nurse suspects that an older patient recovering from an acute illness is not taking medications as prescribed. What should the nurse assess to determine the patients adherence to prescribed medications? (Select all) A. Use of over-the-counter or herbal remedies B. Pharmacy that filled the patients prescriptions C. Location of the medications in the patients home D. Frequency with which medication doses are being skipped E. Frequency with which medications are being taken as prescribed(correct answer) Use of over-the-counter or herbal remedies Frequency with which medication doses are being skipped Frequency with which medications are being taken as prescribed During a visit to the wellness clinic, an older patient with arthritis asks what can be done to improve joint motion. What should the nurse suggest to this patient? (Select all) A. Walk with an assistive device as needed B. Wear non-skin sturdy shoes when walking C. Perform range-of-motion exercises in warm water D. Consume a balanced diet rich in vitamin D and calcium E. Take prescribed anti-inflammatory medications before exercising(correct answer) Perform range-of-motion exercises in warm water Take prescribed anti-inflammatory medications before exercising The home health nurse is visiting an older adult who reports nocturia. Which night-light bulb color should the nurse suggest to increase safety and enable the patient to see better at night? A. Red B. White C. Yellow D. Orange(correct answer) Red