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Hesi case studies gerontology Exam with complete
solution
Terms in this set (25)
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an small joint involvement in finger
older female client with a 20 year history of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is admitted
for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
associated with RA should the PN
document?
The healthcare provider prescribes a new headaches
medication, atrovastatin (Lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an
annual physical examination. What common
side effect should the practical nurse (PN)
advise the client to observe for with this
medication?
An older client who is unconscious is verbal response
admitted after experiencing a head injury motor response
from a fall. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is eye opening
prescribed to evaluate the client. Which
focused assessments should the practical
nurse use to determine the client's GCS
score? (Select all that apply.)
The home health practical nurse (PN) visits attach a larger drainage bag while sleeping
an older female client with an ileal conduit
who has been experiencing chronic urinary
tract infections (UTI). Which intervention
should the PN recommend the client do to
manage the frequency of UTIs?
An older male client is seeking counseling certain medications may impact sexual functions
about his recent sexual issues with his
partner. What issue should the practical
nurse explore in this discussion?
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Hesi case studies gerontology Exam with complete
solution
Terms in this set (25)
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an small joint involvement in finger
older female client with a 20 year history of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is admitted
for carpel tunnel release. Which finding
associated with RA should the PN
document?
The healthcare provider prescribes a new headaches
medication, atrovastatin (Lipitor), for an
older client who arrives at the clinic for an
annual physical examination. What common
side effect should the practical nurse (PN)
advise the client to observe for with this
medication?
An older client who is unconscious is verbal response
admitted after experiencing a head injury motor response
from a fall. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is eye opening
prescribed to evaluate the client. Which
focused assessments should the practical
nurse use to determine the client's GCS
score? (Select all that apply.)
The home health practical nurse (PN) visits attach a larger drainage bag while sleeping
an older female client with an ileal conduit
who has been experiencing chronic urinary
tract infections (UTI). Which intervention
should the PN recommend the client do to
manage the frequency of UTIs?
An older male client is seeking counseling certain medications may impact sexual functions
about his recent sexual issues with his
partner. What issue should the practical
nurse explore in this discussion?
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