Geriatrics NCLEX Questions - Answered with Complete Solutions

Geriatrics NCLEX Questions - Answered with Complete Solutions Alcoholism is often overlooked in the elderly. Cues to alcoholism include: (Select all that apply.) A. delirium. B. self-neglect. C. frequent falls. D. mental confusion. __________ is the intentional infliction of physical or emotional discomfort or the deprivation of basic needs necessary for comfort or survival. Abuse An elderly patient who experiences nighttime confusion wanders from his room into the room of another patient. Which intervention will best decrease this patient's nighttime confusion? A. Administering a sedative at the hour of sleep B. Leaving a night-light on during the evening and night shifts C. Assigning a nursing assistant to sit with him until he falls asleep D. Allowing the patient to share a room with another elderly patient A patient with Alzheimer disease (AD) has been prescribed oral donepezil 10 mg. The nurse should give priority to assessing the patient for which sign of an adverse effect of this drug? A. Skin rashes B. Cardiac dysrhythmias C. Decreased blood pressure D. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding A 62-year-old woman is admitted to an assisted-living facility with symptoms of forgetfulness, irritability, difficulty following directions, and neglect of her personal hygiene. These would suggest which stage of AD? A. Late B. Early C. Moderate D. Moderate to severe The nurse is planning care for a patient with dementia. Which would be an appropriate intervention to include in this patient's care plan? A. Speak loudly and slowly. B. Restrain the patient for safety. C. Involve the patient in new activities. D. Increase verbal and environmental cues. A patient has been diagnosed as having dementia. Which symptom should the LPN/LVN expect?