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mote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gero
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ntologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
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population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical tha t th
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she provides to the aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all setti ngs. Si
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mply accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor does recognizing ageism as a form of b igotry.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
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TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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ent of antibiotics, better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have been mor e instr
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umental in increasing the numbers of healthy, independent older Americans than have in-
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home care services, government programs, or life-extending therapies.
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adults discharge teaching plan, the nurse in cl
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ANS: C
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geriatric population lives at home orwith family members. DI F:
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Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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5. The nurse planningcare for an olderadult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid ar thr
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itis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patients:
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c. gender.
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ANS: D
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cognitive impairment, two conditions that increase the likelihood of institutionalization. DI F:
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Physiologic Integrity
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6. A nurse working with the older adult population is most likelyto assess a need for a financial so cial
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services referral for a(n):
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females of other ethnic groups. White males had the least poverty. D IF
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history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this populatio n?
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c. Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues.
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ry assessment. An assessment of medication use and family support is important for any patient
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are facility. What response by the nurse is best?
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atient is physiologically stable. The patient may or may not be happier in the new setting; the n urse s
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te care facility, but this is not the best reason for the patient to transfer.
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-
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9. To best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult patient who requires in-
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home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the geriatric nurse:
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he nurse would use these standards to:
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ANS: D pf
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mote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gero
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ntologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
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DIF: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: msc: 2 OBJ: 1-
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population as a whole. With nurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical tha t th
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she provides to the aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursing role in all setti ngs. Si
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DIF: Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 1-9
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TOP: Teaching-Learning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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ent of antibiotics, better sanitation, and vaccines. These public health measures have been mor e instr
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umental in increasing the numbers of healthy, independent older Americans than have in-
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home care services, government programs, or life-extending therapies.
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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4. Based on current data, when presenting an older adults discharge teaching plan, the nurse in cl
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udes the patients: pf pf
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ANS: C
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geriatric population lives at home orwith family members. DI F:
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Applying (Application) REF: N/A OBJ: 3-3
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TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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5. The nurse planningcare for an olderadult who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid ar thr
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itis views the priority criterion for continued independence to be the patients:
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ANS: D
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history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this populatio n?
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