The home health nurse knows many older adults experience difficulty seeing up
close. This age-related change puts the older adult at an increased risk for which
event?
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drug overdose
,What is a true statement regarding communication?
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Older adults may feel intimidated by the hurried rate of speech of younger
nurses.
What population has a higher incidence of cervical cancer?
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Hispanic
When two people have a sympathetic and understanding relationship, it is said that
they have developed a.....
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closure
The nurse in the long-term care facility knows it is vital to be vigilant for cases of
pneumonia in his patient population. Which symptom may be the first indication of
atypical pneumonia in the older adult?
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, confusion
What organ is the primary site of drug metabolism?
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liver
What is the reason that some medications should not be crushed or broken?
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It can alter the action of the drug.
The best distance for close interpersonal communication is
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Between 18 inches and 4 feet.
if the patent has hypernatremia (high sodium), what's a diet restriction for the patient
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, decrease sodium intake, table salt, canned or frozen food
The nurse in the long-term care facility notices that a patient complains of dizziness
upon changing from a lying to sitting or sitting to standing position. The patient has
fallen during transfers to and from the toilet recently. The nurse should assess the
patient for which condition?
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Orthostatic hypotension
The nurse is interviewing the patient who has recently been admitted to the long term
care facility with the patient's son present. Although the nurse directly addresses the
patient with each question, the patient's son interrupts and answers the question for
the patient. How should the nurse best handle this situation?
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Request the patient's son allow the patient to answer the questions
Older adults are at higher risk for hyperthermia because
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Sweating ability is decreased.
close. This age-related change puts the older adult at an increased risk for which
event?
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drug overdose
,What is a true statement regarding communication?
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Older adults may feel intimidated by the hurried rate of speech of younger
nurses.
What population has a higher incidence of cervical cancer?
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Hispanic
When two people have a sympathetic and understanding relationship, it is said that
they have developed a.....
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closure
The nurse in the long-term care facility knows it is vital to be vigilant for cases of
pneumonia in his patient population. Which symptom may be the first indication of
atypical pneumonia in the older adult?
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, confusion
What organ is the primary site of drug metabolism?
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liver
What is the reason that some medications should not be crushed or broken?
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It can alter the action of the drug.
The best distance for close interpersonal communication is
Give this one a try later!
Between 18 inches and 4 feet.
if the patent has hypernatremia (high sodium), what's a diet restriction for the patient
Give this one a try later!
, decrease sodium intake, table salt, canned or frozen food
The nurse in the long-term care facility notices that a patient complains of dizziness
upon changing from a lying to sitting or sitting to standing position. The patient has
fallen during transfers to and from the toilet recently. The nurse should assess the
patient for which condition?
Give this one a try later!
Orthostatic hypotension
The nurse is interviewing the patient who has recently been admitted to the long term
care facility with the patient's son present. Although the nurse directly addresses the
patient with each question, the patient's son interrupts and answers the question for
the patient. How should the nurse best handle this situation?
Give this one a try later!
Request the patient's son allow the patient to answer the questions
Older adults are at higher risk for hyperthermia because
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Sweating ability is decreased.
