GERIATRIC NURSING CHAPTER 4 & 5 STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024

GERIATRIC NURSING CHAPTER 4 & 5 STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024 The nurse is aware that the best predictor of a hypertensive patient complying with a low-sodium diet would be the fact that the client has what? - CORRECT ANSWERadequate knowledge about the diet To assist a hypertensive client with grocery shopping and making good choices, the nurse encourage the client to take glasses or a magnifying glass to the store to assist with what? - CORRECT ANSWER-reading food labels Some older adults use alcohol as a........ - CORRECT ANSWER-sleep aid How often should a 75-year-old adult have hearing and vision exams? - CORRECT ANSWER-every 12 months An 80-year-old female client in a nursing home had a tetanus shot when she was 75. She injured her foot by stepping on a rusty nail. When should she have her next tetanus shot? - CORRECT ANSWER-immediately due to the injury, and then every 10 years after that date How many consecutive minutes should an older adult exercise in order to get the maximum benefit? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 minutes True or False: It is important for a client to wear a medical alert bracelet if they have a pacemaker. - CORRECT ANSWER-True What tasks does a primary caregiver do for the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-day to day needs and meals Nurses and other professionals need to be kind to unpaid caregivers, recognize their value, and........ - CORRECT ANSWER-provide positive feedback Clients should floss and brush their natural teeth daily using what type of toothpaste? - CORRECT ANSWER-fluoride toothpaste