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a nurse is conduction an admission assessment for an older adult client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take to collect subjective data Correct Answer-allow
sufficient time for the clients to respond to the questions
a nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home 3 days ago. the client has a
fractured hip, malnutrition and dehydration. which of the following laboratory values noted
on admission, should indicate to the nurse prolonged malnutrition Correct Answer-
decreased albumin
a nurse in the clinic is assessing an older adult client for the second time in a week. the client
reports a decreased energy level, insomnia and anorexia. the clients diagnostic tests are
within the expected reference ranges. for which of the following conditions should the nurses
screen the client Correct Answer-depression
a nurse is planning care for an older adult client following abdominal surgery for a bowel
obstruction. which of the following information about pain management should the nurse
consider when planning care Correct Answer-older adult clients are sensitive to the
analgesic effects of opiates
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a nurse in a long term care facility is promoting reminiscence among older adult clients. which
of the following action should the nurse take Correct Answer-institute a daily story telling
hour
a nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine hydrochloride to an older adult client.
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take prior to administration
Correct Answer-review the medical record for a client history of glaucoma
a nurse is participating on a committee that is developing age appropriate care standards for
an older adult clients. which of the following of Erikson's developmental stages should the
nurse recommend as the focus Correct Answer-integrity
a nurse is assessing an older adult client who states he is homeless. which of the following
findings would the nurse document as comorbidities for this client Correct Answer-
dementia and tuberculosis
a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis of the right hip
and lower lumbar vertebra. which of the following statements by the client indicates an