Care of the Older Adult Pre Assessment; A+ GUARANTEED

Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? correct answers Engagement with others How should a nurse greet Estelle Bartlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? correct answers "Mrs. Bartlett, I'm your nurse Clara Jones." What might be an important aspect of an individualized care plan for a low income, depressed community-dwelling elder who is treated with an antidepressant and has favorite pastimes of reading, cooking, and spending time with grandchildren? correct answers A library card A talented, accomplished, and very active elder wanted to take up painting after retirement. A recent stroke compromised the elder's short-term memory severely. Which community-based program should the nurse suggest to the elder and family first? correct answers Taking painting classes at the senior center An elder patient missed an arthritis clinic appointment because the patient could not afford the pain medication. After first meeting the patient's immediate medication needs, which two steps should the nurse take in order to prevent a recurrence? correct answers Ask the drug company for help & Investigate eligibility for the Medicaid program An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog and broke her leg. Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the dog? correct answers Find out the elder's ideas What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult living with dementia? correct answers Approach in a non-threatening manner Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more susceptible to hip fracture. How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair? correct answers Raise the toilet seat A vigorous recent widower visited his primary care team and stated that he was lonely. Which recommendation should the team make for this patient? correct answers Finding a new relationship