OLDER ADULT ATI EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased liver enzymes and is taking herbal supplements. The use of which of the following herbal supplements should be reported to the provider? ma huang saw palmetto kava St. John's wort 1 of 35 Term a nurse is planning a staff education program on substance use in older adults. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in the presentation? Older adults require higher doses of a substance to achieve a desired effect. Older adults commonly use rationalization to cope with a substance use disorder. Older adults are at a higher risk for substance use following retirement Older adults develop substance use to mask signs of dementia 2 of 35 Term A nurse working in a long-term care facility is planning care for a client in stage 5 of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? Use a gait belt for ambulation Thicken all liquids Provide protective undergarments Assist with ADLs 3 of 35 Term A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Parkinson's disease and has received a prescription for bromocriptine (Parlodel). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Rise slowly when standing Increase carbohydrate intake Limit exposure to heat Report any skin discoloration 4 of 35 Term A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority? Add thickener to liquids Educate the client about acceptable liquids Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids Offer high-protein liquid supplements 5 of 35 Term A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving opioid analgesia