Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care 8Th Ed By Broyles Reiss Evans

DRUG THERAPY FOR GERIATRIC CLIENTS TRUE/FALSE ANSWERS The best way to determine if the client understands how to perform a self-care skill such as insulin administration is to have the client demonstrate the skill to the nurse. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 138, Box 6-2 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Evaluation Alcohol-drug interaction is rarely a problem for the elderly, because older adults do not use alcohol. ANS: F Feedback Correct Alcohol-drug interactions do occur because of alcohol use in the older adult. Incorrect PTS: 1 REF: p. 135 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Health promotion activities are not necessary for residents of long-term care facilities, because the activities will not improve the well-being of the residents. ANS: F Feedback CorrectRegardless of where they reside, elderly persons benefit from health promotion activities. Incorrect PTS: 1 REF: p. 136, Safe Nursing Practice 6-5 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Elderly clients may suffer prolonged effects from sedative drugs. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 133 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Elderly clients may have difficulty remembering specific instructions due to short-term memory loss.