Ignatavcius Gerontology HESI questions with correct answers

An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication administration? (Select all that apply) A) Locked medication storage in the client's room B) Medication forms for prescribed medications C) Payment forms for prescribed medications D) Delivery of adequate supply of medication E) List of findings indicating medication effectiveness - correct answer A,B,D,E For safe self-medication in an assisted living community, the resident should be provided a locked storage box, create a medication administration record to monitor medication, establish adequate medication supply, and a reference to evaluate the effectiveness of medication When assessing an older client, which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the registered nurse (RN) document? (Select all that apply.) A) Dyspnea B) Chest pain C) Cardiac murmurs D) Widening pulse pressure E) Irregular heart rate - correct answer C,D For older clients the expected age-related changes in the cardiovascular system include murmurs and widening pulse pressure