NUR 410 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
The nurse is concerned that an older adult client is experiencing undiagnosed malnutrition.
What information may cause the nurse to make this clinical determination? - Answers serum
albumin level 2.8 g/dL (28 g/L)
An older male consumed a high-carbohydrate lunch and is now exhibiting signs of acute
confusion. What is the priority lab the nurse should assess? - Answers Glucose
An older adult states experiencing heart palpitations ever since adding a vitamin and nutrient
supplement to the diet. The nurse checks the label of the client's supplement. For which vitamin
or nutrient is the nurse assessing? - Answers Potassium
During a home visit, the nurse is asked by an older couple if vitamin and nutritional supplements
can compensate for poor food intake. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
- Answers "Vitamin and nutrient supplements can be useful short-term, but only if they don't
interact with prescribed medications."
An older woman asks what she can do to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Which
response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - Answers "You need to make sure you are
getting the recommended daily dose of calcium, which may involve taking supplements at each
meal."
An 80-year-old client who has just spent 2 days at the beach with the family is demonstrating
confusion; dry skin; a dry, brown tongue; sunken cheeks; and concentrated urine. The nurse
suspects which condition? - Answers Dehydration
After an older adult client receives new dentures, the nurse provides instruction about their use
and care. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective? - Answers "I
suppose that I'll have to get these resized and adjusted from time to time."
During an assessment the nurse notes that the gum tissue around an older client's teeth are red,
swollen, and inflamed. How should the nurse document this finding? - Answers Gingivitis
The nurse is concerned that an older client is unable to provide self-injections of insulin to treat
diabetes. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? - Answers Has arthritis
in the fingers and hands
A 75-year-old client and 40-year-old daughter both have a gastrointestinal virus with complaints
of vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse is concerned about the client being at risk for dehydration
for which reason? - Answers The vomiting and diarrhea will cause a reduction in intracellular
fluids.
An older adult client with a history of renal failure is admitted with dehydration and
hyponatremia. The nurse identifies which assessment finding(s) as being consistent with the
The nurse is concerned that an older adult client is experiencing undiagnosed malnutrition.
What information may cause the nurse to make this clinical determination? - Answers serum
albumin level 2.8 g/dL (28 g/L)
An older male consumed a high-carbohydrate lunch and is now exhibiting signs of acute
confusion. What is the priority lab the nurse should assess? - Answers Glucose
An older adult states experiencing heart palpitations ever since adding a vitamin and nutrient
supplement to the diet. The nurse checks the label of the client's supplement. For which vitamin
or nutrient is the nurse assessing? - Answers Potassium
During a home visit, the nurse is asked by an older couple if vitamin and nutritional supplements
can compensate for poor food intake. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
- Answers "Vitamin and nutrient supplements can be useful short-term, but only if they don't
interact with prescribed medications."
An older woman asks what she can do to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Which
response by the nurse would be most appropriate? - Answers "You need to make sure you are
getting the recommended daily dose of calcium, which may involve taking supplements at each
meal."
An 80-year-old client who has just spent 2 days at the beach with the family is demonstrating
confusion; dry skin; a dry, brown tongue; sunken cheeks; and concentrated urine. The nurse
suspects which condition? - Answers Dehydration
After an older adult client receives new dentures, the nurse provides instruction about their use
and care. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective? - Answers "I
suppose that I'll have to get these resized and adjusted from time to time."
During an assessment the nurse notes that the gum tissue around an older client's teeth are red,
swollen, and inflamed. How should the nurse document this finding? - Answers Gingivitis
The nurse is concerned that an older client is unable to provide self-injections of insulin to treat
diabetes. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? - Answers Has arthritis
in the fingers and hands
A 75-year-old client and 40-year-old daughter both have a gastrointestinal virus with complaints
of vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse is concerned about the client being at risk for dehydration
for which reason? - Answers The vomiting and diarrhea will cause a reduction in intracellular
fluids.
An older adult client with a history of renal failure is admitted with dehydration and
hyponatremia. The nurse identifies which assessment finding(s) as being consistent with the
