Gerontology HESI Practice Exam 2022, (Answered) With Rationale

Gerontology HESI Practice Exam 2022, (Answered) With Rationale An older resident is newly admitted to an assisted living community. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to provide the resident to maintain safe medication administration? [select all that apply] a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) c. payment forms for prescribed medications d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness a. locked medication storage in the client's room b. medication administration record (MAR) d. delivery of adequate supply of medication e. list of findings indicating medication effectiveness When assessing an older client, which age-related changes in the cardiovascular system should the registered nurse (RN) document? [select all that apply] a. dyspnea b. chest pain c. cardiac murmurs d. widening pulse pressure e. irregular heart rate c. cardiac murmurs d. 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 registered nurse (RN) focus on during next examination? a. anxiety b. depression c. exhaustion d. confusion b. depression Depression is a symptom that an older client is likely to experience with a sudden change in living accommodations when a loss of personal identity can create low self-esteem. The registered nurse (RN) is caring for an elderly client with functional incontinence who lives in an assisted living community. The client is alert and mildly confused and can self ambulate. Which nursing intervention should the RN implement? a. offer assistance with toileting Q2 hours b. use protective disposal undergarment instead of underwear c. ask if the client has attempted to void Q2 hours d. obtain a prescription for intermittent catheterization