AGE RELATED RISKS HESI CASE STUDY
2025 NEWEST UPDATE.
With the understanding that Mr. Rogers' eating habits lack consistency,
which physiological facts about the client's nutrition are most concerning to
the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -A. The development of hypoglycemia could
be life-threatening.
B. The stage II non-healing ulcer on the client's right heel could require
amputation.
C. Lack of appetite and not wanting to eat alone could lead to malnutrition.
E. Dehydration exacerbated by lack of nutrition.
The nurse understand that which symptoms are commonly associated with
BPH? - CorreCt Answers -A. Straining while urinating.
B. Frequent stopping and starting of urinary stream.
C. Bladder distention.
E. Dribbling at the end of urination.
Which recommendation by the nurse may help improve mild symptoms of
BPH during the "watchful waiting" period? - CorreCt Answers -Avoid
sources of caffeine.
The pharmacist delivers dose of ampicillin in a 100mL bag of NS. In order
to deliver the medication over 30 minutes, the nurse sets the pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? - CorreCt Answers -200
Which antimicrobial medications are safe alternatives for clients with
penicillin allergies? - CorreCt Answers -A. Vancomycin
, B. Erythromycin
E. Clindamycin
Which of the following statements made by Mr. Rogers indicates the need
for further teaching (regarding the medication doxazosin)? - CorreCt
Answers -"This medication may cause a rise in my blood pressure."
Which (lab) results can affect drug distribution and influence drug-to-drug
interactions? - CorreCt Answers -Low serum albumin levels.
(Can affect binding of drugs causing toxic effects, especially in elderly.)
The nurse considers which pharmacological age-related principles when
administering medications or monitoring the effects of medications in the
elderly client? - CorreCt Answers -A. Dehydration can decrease the half-life
of drugs.
C. Drugs administered intravenously have a faster absorption rate than oral
drugs.
E.. Decreased cardiac output increases the risk for adverse drug reactions.
Along with clinical manifestations, which common laboratory findings
indicate dehydration? - CorreCt Answers -A. Elevated hemoglobin and
hematocrit.
B. Increased serum glucose.
C. Increased serum osmolarity.
E. Increased urine specific gravity.
2025 NEWEST UPDATE.
With the understanding that Mr. Rogers' eating habits lack consistency,
which physiological facts about the client's nutrition are most concerning to
the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -A. The development of hypoglycemia could
be life-threatening.
B. The stage II non-healing ulcer on the client's right heel could require
amputation.
C. Lack of appetite and not wanting to eat alone could lead to malnutrition.
E. Dehydration exacerbated by lack of nutrition.
The nurse understand that which symptoms are commonly associated with
BPH? - CorreCt Answers -A. Straining while urinating.
B. Frequent stopping and starting of urinary stream.
C. Bladder distention.
E. Dribbling at the end of urination.
Which recommendation by the nurse may help improve mild symptoms of
BPH during the "watchful waiting" period? - CorreCt Answers -Avoid
sources of caffeine.
The pharmacist delivers dose of ampicillin in a 100mL bag of NS. In order
to deliver the medication over 30 minutes, the nurse sets the pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? - CorreCt Answers -200
Which antimicrobial medications are safe alternatives for clients with
penicillin allergies? - CorreCt Answers -A. Vancomycin
, B. Erythromycin
E. Clindamycin
Which of the following statements made by Mr. Rogers indicates the need
for further teaching (regarding the medication doxazosin)? - CorreCt
Answers -"This medication may cause a rise in my blood pressure."
Which (lab) results can affect drug distribution and influence drug-to-drug
interactions? - CorreCt Answers -Low serum albumin levels.
(Can affect binding of drugs causing toxic effects, especially in elderly.)
The nurse considers which pharmacological age-related principles when
administering medications or monitoring the effects of medications in the
elderly client? - CorreCt Answers -A. Dehydration can decrease the half-life
of drugs.
C. Drugs administered intravenously have a faster absorption rate than oral
drugs.
E.. Decreased cardiac output increases the risk for adverse drug reactions.
Along with clinical manifestations, which common laboratory findings
indicate dehydration? - CorreCt Answers -A. Elevated hemoglobin and
hematocrit.
B. Increased serum glucose.
C. Increased serum osmolarity.
E. Increased urine specific gravity.
