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Pass NUR 257 Exam 2 with 100% correct verified answers. Covers geriatric syndromes (SPICES), dementia vs depression, dysphagia, incontinence, hypothermia, polypharmacy, safe driving for elderly, and communication strategies.

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NUR 257 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)


A home health nurse is caring for an older adult who asks the
nurse why they are always cold, which made by the nurse
response is correct? - correct answer- You have a decreased
ability to shiver


A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for dehydration, which
statement made by the patient indicates further teaching is
required? - correct answer- "I stop drinking fluids in the
afternoon to avoid making trips to the bathroom at night."


Using the mnemonic SAFE DRIVE, which of the following should
you include? - correct answer- Safety, record, family report,
attention skills


You are a home health nurse and notice the client's home
temperature is 82 degrees, the windows are closed and the
client is covering up with a large blanket. You notice these
factors are contributed to what? - correct answer- Age
related changes that cause issues with regulating body
temperature

, You are a home health nurse counseling the family of an 85
year-old patient about establishing rules to promote safe
driving. It requires follow up by the nurse if the family identifies
which of the following rules? - correct answer- Drive below
the speed limit to maintain control of the car


You are a home health nurse working with a rural community.
You have started seeing patients via Telehealth. What are some
benefits of the client using Telehealth services? - correct
answer- Helps promote the ability to care for self and you can
diagnose, monitor, and treat remotely from a provider's office.


You are a nurse who is caring for an older patient, you suspect
they are experiencing dysphagia and/or aspiration, which of the
following observations leads you to believe this? - correct
answer- Excessive throat clearing and drooling


You are assessing the learning needs of a client prior to teaching.
Which factors from the box below should the nurse focus on? -
correct answer- Age of the patient
Their understanding of their health problem
Sensory acuity
learning style

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