NURS 202

1. The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult patient with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp should include which actions? a. Cleaning lesions with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution daily b. Cleaning the scalp with a low-dose steroidal shampoo c. Applying hydrocortisone 10% to scalp lesions d. Applying selenium shampoo to the scalp ANS: D A successful strategy is to wet the hair, apply selenium shampoo, and then proceed with the rest of the bath or shower. The other mea...

Test Bank: Sexuality and Aging Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 12 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient? a. “Older adults express less interest in intimacy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop.” b. “Sexual expression is considered an enhancement to the quality of the older adult’s life.” c. “Expressing sexual needs may be difficult or impossible for s...

Test Bank: Integumentary Function Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse explains that the plan of care for an older adult patient with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp should include which actions? a. Cleaning lesions with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution daily b. Cleaning the scalp with a low-dose steroidal shampoo c. Applying hydrocortisone 10% to scalp lesions d. Applying selenium shampoo to the scalp ANS: D A successful strategy is to wet the...

Test Bank: Drugs and Aging Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is preparing to apply a topical cream on the arm of a cognitively impaired, anorexic older adult patient in the terminal stage of lung cancer. The nurse carefully monitors the effectiveness of the medication because its effectiveness will be most negatively impacted by the patient’s a. age. b. cognitive limitations. c. nutritional status. d. cancer diagnosis. ANS: A Reduction in subc...