Chapter 11: Health Care of the Older Adult
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An elderly client reports to the nurse that food does not taste right. During a
dietary assessment, the nurse learns that the client uses a lot of sugar and salt.
The client states, "It makes the food taste better." The nurse intervenes by -
correct answer-Encouraging the client to use lemon, spices, and herbs in the diet
Which is a factor that contributes to urinary incontinence in older female adults? -
correct answer-Relaxed perineal muscle
A nurse is caring for an elderly adult client admitted to the hospital from a nursing
home because of a change in behavior. The client has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease and has started to experience episodes of incontinence. The hospital staff
is having difficulty with toileting because the client wanders around the unit all
day. To assist with elimination, a nurse should: - correct answer-incorporate the
client's toileting schedule into the pattern of his wandering
Which factor alters urinary elimination patterns in older adults? - correct answer-
Decreased muscle tone
Which characteristic distinguishes normal aging from pathological changes
associated with aging? - correct answer-Universality
An elderly client is reporting changes in bowel movements from every day to
every 3 to 4 days. The client also states that the stools are hard. Nursing
, interventions include instructing the client to - correct answer-Increase fluid
intake.
A client reports to the nurse that her mother had macular degeneration and is
concerned that she, too, may be at risk. What should the nurse tell the client? -
correct answer-Wear sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection when outside.
A client reports to the nurse that over the past few months the elderly mother
has become increasingly angry, responds inappropriately to conversations, and
does not respond to calls if her back is turned away. What is the nurse's best
response? - correct answer-Ask if the mother could come in for a hearing
evaluation.
A client reports to the nurse that her grandmother with Alzheimer's disease
recently moved in with her and her two school-aged children. The client states
the grandmother becomes agitated and starts yelling and crying frequently. The
woman asks, "What can I do?" The nurse first responds: - correct answer-"What
precipitates the outbursts?"
An elderly client reports that he feels like he voids frequently during the day and
at night but cannot empty his bladder. The nurse instructs the client to - correct
answer-Limit ingestion of caffeinated beverages.
An older adult is is experiencing bowel changes. She used to have a bowel
movement every day, but she is now having one every 3 to 4 days. She also states
that the stools are hard. Which of the following assessments would the nurse
make? Select all answers that apply. - correct answer-Amount of dietary fiber.
Use of laxatives.
Activity level of the client.
latest update 2026exam with correct answers
An elderly client reports to the nurse that food does not taste right. During a
dietary assessment, the nurse learns that the client uses a lot of sugar and salt.
The client states, "It makes the food taste better." The nurse intervenes by -
correct answer-Encouraging the client to use lemon, spices, and herbs in the diet
Which is a factor that contributes to urinary incontinence in older female adults? -
correct answer-Relaxed perineal muscle
A nurse is caring for an elderly adult client admitted to the hospital from a nursing
home because of a change in behavior. The client has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease and has started to experience episodes of incontinence. The hospital staff
is having difficulty with toileting because the client wanders around the unit all
day. To assist with elimination, a nurse should: - correct answer-incorporate the
client's toileting schedule into the pattern of his wandering
Which factor alters urinary elimination patterns in older adults? - correct answer-
Decreased muscle tone
Which characteristic distinguishes normal aging from pathological changes
associated with aging? - correct answer-Universality
An elderly client is reporting changes in bowel movements from every day to
every 3 to 4 days. The client also states that the stools are hard. Nursing
, interventions include instructing the client to - correct answer-Increase fluid
intake.
A client reports to the nurse that her mother had macular degeneration and is
concerned that she, too, may be at risk. What should the nurse tell the client? -
correct answer-Wear sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection when outside.
A client reports to the nurse that over the past few months the elderly mother
has become increasingly angry, responds inappropriately to conversations, and
does not respond to calls if her back is turned away. What is the nurse's best
response? - correct answer-Ask if the mother could come in for a hearing
evaluation.
A client reports to the nurse that her grandmother with Alzheimer's disease
recently moved in with her and her two school-aged children. The client states
the grandmother becomes agitated and starts yelling and crying frequently. The
woman asks, "What can I do?" The nurse first responds: - correct answer-"What
precipitates the outbursts?"
An elderly client reports that he feels like he voids frequently during the day and
at night but cannot empty his bladder. The nurse instructs the client to - correct
answer-Limit ingestion of caffeinated beverages.
An older adult is is experiencing bowel changes. She used to have a bowel
movement every day, but she is now having one every 3 to 4 days. She also states
that the stools are hard. Which of the following assessments would the nurse
make? Select all answers that apply. - correct answer-Amount of dietary fiber.
Use of laxatives.
Activity level of the client.
