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A nurse monitors for depression in the older adult population. Which of the following are a risk factor and a functional consequence of depression in the older adult? (Select all that apply.) A) Chronic pain B) Functional impairment C) Hypernatremia D) Nutritional deficiencies E) Renal impairment Ans: A, B, D Which of the following statements by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression? A) "Lately I wake up for the day at 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning and can't fall asleep again." B) "I've got these cravings for sugary and salty snacks more than I used to." C) "I've never been too prone to headaches, but these days I always seem to have one." D) "I don't know why this sore on my ankle just won't heal this time." Ans: A An older adult started an antidepressant 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't want to take that pill, it's not doing anything." Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? A) "That is fine, it is your right to refuse medications." B) "It is too soon to see effects; positive effects may begin around 3 weeks." C) "Let's notify the primary health care provider to try another type of medication." D) "What side effects are you having?" Ans: B A nurse plans activities each month at an assisted living facility. Which of the following activities is most cognitively stimulating? A) Book discussions B) Movie night C) Exercise D) Reminiscence therapy Ans: A A nurse in an assisted living facility develops interventions that focus on improving cognitive abilities in the residents. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.) A) Book club B) Calisthenics C) Christmas caroling D) Letter writing E) Reminiscence therapy F) Shopping trip Ans: A, D A 75-year-old woman who often used to go out to dinner with her friends has stopped from going out because she has been experiencing urinary incontinence and is afraid of having an "accident" in public. When her child asks her why she doesn't go out with her friends anymore, she says, "I'm getting too old for such foolishness." How can the nurse best assist this client? A) Assist the client to view this functional limitation as temporary and treatable. B) Encourage the client to accept this consequence of growing old. C) Rephrase the situation to one of control, and allow the client to make the decisions. D) Teach the client that majority of older adults rate their health as good to excellent. Ans: A A re