Fundamentals Online Practice 2019 A with NGN

Fundamentals Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is talking with an older adult client who is contemplating retirement. The client states, "I keep thinking about how much I enjoy my job. I'm not sure I want to retire." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "You would have so much more time to spend with your family." B. "You should consider getting a part-time job or doing volunteer work." C. "Let's talk about how the change in your job status will affect you." D. "Why wouldn't you want to retire and relax?" C. "Let's talk about how the change in your job status will affect you." Rationale: This response is therapeutic because the nurse is encouraging the client to verbalize feelings about the life transition of retirement. A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster and asks the nurse about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain control. The nurse should inform the client that this condition is a contraindication for which of the following therapies? A. Biofeedback B. Aloe C. Feverfew D. Acupuncture D. Acupuncture Rationale: The nurse should inform the client that herpes zoster, or any skin infection, is a contraindication for the use of acupuncture. An open portal on the skin's surface could increase the risk of further infection. A nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs? (Select all that apply.) A. Lacrimal apparatus B. Pupil clarity C. Appearance of bulbar conjunctivae D. Visual fields E. Visual acuity B. Pupil clarity D. Visual fields E. Visual acuity