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Many challenges face the older adult client. A client tells the nurse of concerns about finances since
retirement. The client shares difficulties that are being experienced because of limited financial
resources. Based on these data and the challenges for older people, what data would be most accurate
for incorporation of a discussion about finances for the client? - Answer Most older adults have to
adjust to a fixed income.
Which is the correct sequence for bladder training with closed urinary drainage? - Answer Explain
procedure and position the client into supine.
Put on disposable gloves and clamp the catheter tubing for 1-2 hours.
Open the clamp and allow the bladder to drain by gravity into the bag, repeat.
Record the procedure on the client's electronic medical record.
Clamp 1-2 hours.
For which clients is digital removal of feces contraindicated? - Answer a client recovering from prostate
surgery, reproductive surgery, abdominoperineal repair, rectal surgery, colostomy, and genitourinary
surgery.
Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully
adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes. A student
nurse has been asked to prepare a post clinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging
population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report? - Answer
Change in residence
Change in parenting roles
Adaptation to possible changes in sexuality
More time for meditation and contemplation of life
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system? - Answer maintains homeostasis
controls autonomic nervous system and the pituitary control center on a negative feedback loop
controlling temperature, food intake water balance , release hormones from the pituitary gland
, Know the rights of clients about their prescribed medications. - Answer Name of meds.
Action of meds.
Route
Time
Possible side effects/ adverse effects
Right to refuse (unless there is court order )
To request generic brand (for cost effective)
A nurse is preparing to administer Xylocaine to a client. The medication is packaged in an ampule. What
should the nurse do with the unused portion of the Xylocaine? - Answer Discard any unused portion of
the Xylocaine in the ampule.
A couple with young children asks the nurse about the factors that contribute to a strong family unit.
What instruction is of the highest priority for the nurse to provide to the parents? - Answer
Participation from both parents in child rearing is important.
Know the differences between enteral and parenteral medication administration. - Answer Enteral - by
way of the GI tract, oral, G tube, NG tube, Buccally (inside the cheek), Sublingual (under the tongue), Po
(by mouth)
Parenteral (peripheries) -medication administration in any part of the body other than the GI tract,
vagina, eyes, ears respiratory tract, skin, and by injection
Which hormones are released by the adrenal medulla that mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous
system? - Answer Epinephrine fight or flight
Norepinephrine
Which pain medication classification would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to the client with
moderate to severe pain? - Answer opioids/ narcotics for moderate to severe pain
non opioids for mild to moderate pain