NUR 353 DEV EXAM 2

NUR 353 DEV EXAM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% PASS (A+) A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse share with the patient? A) Those symptoms are abnormal when a woman undergoes the climacteric. b) The patient should stop regular exercise because that is probably causing these symptoms. c) The patient's assessment points toward normal menopause. d) An assessment is not really needed because these problems are normal for older women. Answer C A 50-year-old male patient is seen in the clinic. He tells a nurse that he has recently lost his job and his wife of 26 years has asked for a divorce. He has a flat affect. Family history reveals that his father committed suicide at the age of 53. The nurse assesses for the following: a) Depression b) Cardiovascular disease c) Sexually transmitted infection d) Iron deficiency anemia Answer a A nurse determines that a middle-aged patient is a typical example of the "sandwich generation." What did the nurse discover the patient is caught between? a) Stopping old habits and starting new ones b) Caring for children and aging parents c) Advancing in career or retiring Jd) ob responsibilities or family responsibilities Answer b A nurse is preparing a health promotion course for a group of middle adults. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend? (select all that apply.) a) Decrease intake of calcium supplements b) Dexascan screening for osteoporosis c) Eye examination every 1-3 years d) Screening for depressive disorders Answer BCD Upon assessment of a middle-aged adult, the nurse observes uneven weight bearing and decreased range of joint motion. Which area is priority? a) Abuse potential b) Self-esteem issues c) Stroke prevention d) Fall Precautions Answer d What is the major component of life transitions in the older adult? a) independence b) increased happiness c) loss d) change Answer C