WGU C475 Care of the Older Adult | 140 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update | 22 Pages

What should drive decision making in palliative care? - Patient goals of care Mr. R tells you that he is frightened by not knowing what happens after death. Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? - Spiritual The nurse is positioning a bed-monitoring device for a client who is at risk of wandering where should the nurse place the infrared beam detector? - On the wall While caring for a client with immobility the RN applies a trochanter roll after placing the client in supine position. What is the rationale behind this nursing intervention? - Prevent external hip rotation A geriatric client who has a risk of falls is on a bed monitor. What should the nurse do while caring for the patient? - Disconnect alarm before assisting patient out of bed. The RN is teaching a student nurse about guidelines for caring for patient with restraining devise. Which statement of the student nurse indicated effective learning? - I should check for symptoms of cyanosis and pallor at the site where the restraint is applied