The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a self-medication program for an older resident who is
newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which actions should the PN implement to
provide the resident ways to maintain safe medication administration? (Select all that apply)
correct answers A Locked medication storage in the clilent's room Medication administration
record (MAR) Delivery of adequate supply of medication. . List of findings indicating
medication effectiveness
which age - related changes in the cardiovascular system should the practical nurse PN )
document when evaluating an older client ? Select O all that apply ) correct answers Cardiac
murmurs
Widening pulse pressure
An older client who recently moved into an assisted living community refuses to eat or join any
activities. When evaluating the client further what should the practical nurse (PN) focus on
during the next examiantion? correct answers Depression.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence who lives in
an assisted living community. The client s alert, mildly confused, and can self ambulate. Which
nursing intervention should the PN implement? correct answers Offer assistance with toileting q2
hours .
Healthcare provider prescribes a new 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? correct answers B
Headaches.
The practical nurse (PN) is re-enforcing discharge instructions with the family of an older client
who was recently admitted for an intestinal obstruction. Which statement indicates that the
family understands the instructions? correct answers Report abdominal distention, constipation,
or any nausea and vomiting to the health care provider. Correct
, An older male client asks the practical nurse (PN) how he can reduce his incidents of
hemorrhoidal flare ups. What information should the PN offer the client to prevent rectal
discomfort? (Select all that apply.) correct answers Increase fiber and liquids in the diet to help
prevent constipation and straining Take frequent warm sitz baths and use non-abrasive tissue that
can tramatize tissues.
Establish bowel habits by scheduling time where the client is not rushed to defecate daily
Use therapeutic cushion or frequent repositioning for periods of prolonged sitting
During the quarterly evaluations of the clients in the assisted living community, the pracal D:
nurse (PN) observes for findings of failure to thrive in the gerian population. Which findings
should the PN document and report as manifestations related to failure to thrive? (Select all that
apply.) correct answers Unintentional weight loss.
Increased amounts of sleep .
And increased weakness
an older male client is seeking counseling about his recent sexual issues with his partner. what
issue should the practical nurse explore in this discussion correct answers certain medications
may impact sexual function
during the quarterly evaluations of the clients in the assisted living community, the (PN)
observes for findings of failure to thrive in the gerian populations. which findings should the PN
document and report as manifestations related to failure to thrive? correct answers Unintentional
weight loss
Increased weakness
Increased amounts of sleep
The (PN) is reinforcing discharge instructions to the family of an older client with failure to
thrive. what information should the PN include to promote nutritional intake for the client?
correct answers Minimize stress level by providing the client a quite enviroment during meals
Provide food variations that the client can manage without assistance