Exam 2: NUR 257 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness | Questions with 100% Verified Answers | Galen.

Exam 2: NUR 257 (Latest 2026/2027
Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic
Illness | Questions with 100% Verified
Answers | Galen.
Question:
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a patient taking warfarin.
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Which of the following statements indicates that the teaching was
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effective?

A. I will add parsley to my meals for the added nutritional benefit
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B. I will avoid aged cheeses
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C. I will ensure to increase my intake of vitamin K
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D. I will avoid eating spinach?
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Answer:

D.
Patients taking warfarin should avoid eating green leafy vegetables
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Question:

The nurse is reviewing risk factors for malnutrition in the older adult.
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Which of the following should the nurse question?
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A. Polypharmacy
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,B. Chronic diseases
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C. Dysphagia
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D. Anxiety?
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Answer:

D.




Question:

Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing diverticular
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disease?

A. Obesity
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B. Family hx
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C. High fiber intake
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D. Medication use?
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Answer:
C.

Low fiber intake contributes to the risk of developing diverticular disease
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Question:

The nurse suspects that her patient is experiencing symptoms of
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dysphagia. Which of the following signs would cause her suspicion? SATA.
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A. Drooling
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, B. Finishing their meal quickly
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C. Chest Pain
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D. Runny Nose
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E. Frequent respiratory infections?
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Answer:

A, C, D, E
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Question:

The nurse is reviewing reasons for an indwelling catheter. Which of the
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following statements by the orientee would require follow-up?
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A. Acute urinary retention
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B. End of life care
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C. Urinary incontinence
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D. Presence of sacral or perineal wounds?
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Answer:

C.



Question:

The nurse is performing a cognitive assessment on an older adult. Which
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of the following assessment tools would require intervention?
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A. Fulmer SPICES
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B. Mini-Mental
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