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A nurse is counseling an older adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues. Which of the following problems should the nurse identify as the priority? a. "I spent my whole life dreaming about retirement, and now I wish I had my job back" b. It's been so stressful for me to have to depend on my child to help around the house" c. "I just heard my friend Al died. That's the third one in three months" d. I keep forgetting which medications I have taken during the da...

A hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility transfer to a nursing home for skilled care after pneumonia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this possible transfer? A)Old people who go to the nursing home don't get out. B)They will take my home if I go to the nursing home. C)I don't qualify for skilled care, I only had pneumonia. D)I have already used 45 Medicare days this year. - Answer-D)I have already used 45 Medicare days this year. Fe...

Whats does PIM stand for? - Potentially inappropriate medications example of medication misuse - - taking a drug incorrectly - accidently taking the wrong drug why was PIM put into effect? - It makes medication selection more efficient by limiting the medications we can administer What age range has the highest rate of brain injuries? - 75 and older due to falls What is polypharmacy defined as? A. Taking < or = to 5 medications B. Taking more than one medication for the same issue C....

Gerocompetency - -recognize one's own and other's attitudes, values and expectations about aging and their impact on care of older adults and their families -integrate relevant theories and concepts into the delivery of patient-centered care for older adults Comorbidity - -the simultaneous presence of multiple chronic conditions Compression of morbidity - -hypothesis that serious illness and decline can be delayed or postponed so that an extended life expectancy results in more functional...

What 5 stages of grieving were developed by Elizabeth Kubler - Ross? - Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance What action would a nurse include as an appropriate measure to prevent a fall or postpone frailty? - Stethening exercise to strengthen muscles What nursing intervention is appropriate for the dying person who is in denial? - Acceptance of the dying individual's reaction Perhaps the most important nursing action during the stage of denial is to accept the individual's r...

Gerontology - Emotion and physiological The study of ALL aspects of the aging process and the consequences of these problems for both the elderly population and society Geriatrics - medical treatment and care of old age Rectangularization - refers to the process whereby the continuing decline in death rates at older ages means that the proportion of people surviving to any given age begins to square off at the oldest ages, rather than dropping off smoothly over all ages Rectangularization...

Ageism can oppress any age group, young or old - True Aging stereotypes among young adults have become more negative over the past 20 years - False Fear of aging can be reflected in the non-use of privileges like senior discounts - True In the United States, more men survive to old age than women - False You cannot take any preventative measures when you are younger to help alter the effects of the aging process - False Some genes that code for late-life diseases may also have positive eff...

In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: - Answer-incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing. When attempting to minimize the effect of ageism on the practice of nursing older adults, a nurse needs to first: - Answer-self-reflect and formulate one's personal view of aging and the older patient. When discussing factors that have helped to increase the number of he...

Gero Exam 1 - chap 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: ANS: D The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice in 2010 incorporates the input of gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practic...

Exam 1 GERO With Complete Solutions 2024 A hospital nurse is discussing with an older adult the possibility transfer to a nursing home for skilled care after pneumonia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this possible transfer? A)Old people who go to the nursing home don't get out. B)They will take my home if I go to the nursing home. C)I don't qualify for skilled care, I only had pneumonia. D)I have already used 45 Medicare days this year. - correct answer-D)...