a client recently began to receive Social Security benefits and is
asking the nurse about what services might be included or
excluded under Medicare. What service is mostly excluded from
Medicare funding? Correct Answers nursing home care
A diabetes nurse is providing care for an older adult client who
is a regular client of the hospital's outpatient diabetes clinic.
What assessment question most clearly addresses this clients
potential for optimal function? Correct Answers What are
some goals that you have for maximizing your level of
wellness?
a gerontological nurse is aware of the changes in the structure
and function of the skin and accessory glands that occur with
aging. which change is accompaniments to the aging process?
Correct Answers Decrease in the vascular bed of the dermis
a gerontological nurse is aware that out-of-pocket expenses for
care can be difficult for many adults to afford. Which action can
the nurse take to minimize the expenses for clients? Correct
Answers Become funding sources and the eligibility
requirements
a gerontological nurse Presence at a local conference recent
findings and age-related hearing loss. Which age-related change
indicated in hearing loss and speech perception should the nurse
include? Correct Answers Degenerative changes to the
auditory brainstem
, A nurse administrator is involved in strategic planning for a
large long term care facility that has locations in numerous
regions of the country. That trend should the nurse administer
anticipate? Correct Answers Increased use of assisted living
facilities by older adults
a nurse assesses an older adults over a respiratory function.
Which interview questions would most be appropriate? Correct
Answers Have you ever worked in a job where you were
exposed to dust, feelings, smoke or other pollutants?
a nurse assesses residents of acute care facility for pressure
ulcers. Which older adults should the nurse monitor closely for
pressure ulcers? Correct Answers Ethiopian former store clerk
a nurse assesses risk factors for loss of vision in older adult
client. Which question should the nurse include in this
assessment? Correct Answers Do you have high blood
pressure or diabetes
a nurse assesses the urinary elimination of older adults. Which
action by the nurse is most appropriate? Correct Answers
Work to identify terms at the older adult comprehends
a nurse discusses driving with an older adult who continues to
drive but it's probably unsafe on the road. Which statement
made by the nurse is most appropriate? Correct Answers I am
concerned about your safety as well as the safety of others
a nurse educates an older adult client to perform pelvic floor
muscle exercises. Which teaching should be included in a