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Nursing Care of Older Adult NUR 2214
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EXAM 1, 2 & 3.
NUR 2214 Nursing Care of Older Adult
,After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse assesses the wife's understanding. Which statement by
the client's wife indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease?
a.
"This disease is associated with anxiety causing increased perspiration."
b.
"He should not socialize outside of the house due to uncontrollable drooling."
c.
"He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
d.
"His mask like face makes it difficult to communicate, so I will use a white board."
c.
"He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
A client with fibromyalgia is in the hospital for an unrelated issue. The client reports that sleep, which is always difficult, is even
harder now. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Assess the client’s usual bedtime routine.
b.
Offer a massage or warm shower at night.
c.
Allow the client uninterrupted rest time.
d.
,Limit environmental noise as much as possible.
e.
Request an order for a strong sleeping pill.
a.
Assess the client's usual bedtime routine.
b.
Offer a massage or warm shower at night.
c.
Allow the client uninterrupted rest time.
d.
Limit environmental noise as much as possible.
Seventy-two hours after cardiac surgery, a young child has a temperature of 37.7 C (101 F). The nurse should:
a.
Keep the child warm with blankets.
b.
Report findings to physician.
c.
Apply a hypothermia blanket.
d.
Record the temperature on nurses' notes.
b.
Report findings to physician.
, A client has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome but does not want to take the prescribed medications. What
nonpharmacologic measures can the nurse suggest to help manage this condition? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Supplements
b.
Tai chi
c.
Acupuncture
d.
Stretching
e.
Vigorous aerobics
b.
Tai chi
c.
Acupuncture
d.
Stretching
Nursing Care of Older Adult NUR 2214
Complete Solution Package
EXAM 1, 2 & 3.
NUR 2214 Nursing Care of Older Adult
,After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse assesses the wife's understanding. Which statement by
the client's wife indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease?
a.
"This disease is associated with anxiety causing increased perspiration."
b.
"He should not socialize outside of the house due to uncontrollable drooling."
c.
"He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
d.
"His mask like face makes it difficult to communicate, so I will use a white board."
c.
"He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
A client with fibromyalgia is in the hospital for an unrelated issue. The client reports that sleep, which is always difficult, is even
harder now. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Assess the client’s usual bedtime routine.
b.
Offer a massage or warm shower at night.
c.
Allow the client uninterrupted rest time.
d.
,Limit environmental noise as much as possible.
e.
Request an order for a strong sleeping pill.
a.
Assess the client's usual bedtime routine.
b.
Offer a massage or warm shower at night.
c.
Allow the client uninterrupted rest time.
d.
Limit environmental noise as much as possible.
Seventy-two hours after cardiac surgery, a young child has a temperature of 37.7 C (101 F). The nurse should:
a.
Keep the child warm with blankets.
b.
Report findings to physician.
c.
Apply a hypothermia blanket.
d.
Record the temperature on nurses' notes.
b.
Report findings to physician.
, A client has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome but does not want to take the prescribed medications. What
nonpharmacologic measures can the nurse suggest to help manage this condition? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Supplements
b.
Tai chi
c.
Acupuncture
d.
Stretching
e.
Vigorous aerobics
b.
Tai chi
c.
Acupuncture
d.
Stretching
