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GERO Hesi review Exam with complete solution
Terms in this set (19)
The nurse is speaking with the son of an c. "I realize this neglect is unintentional, but I must report it to the proper service
older adult client who was admitted to the agency."
hospital for skin breakdown, malnutrition,
and dehydration. The son states that he
loves his mother and tries to do all he can
for her, but he is struggling to care for her
due to commitments with his own family.
He is clearly upset that he might be
responsible for his mother's condition.
Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "It sounds like you are doing the best
you can."
b. "You should go home and get some rest
while we take care of your mother."
c. "I realize this neglect is unintentional, but
I must report it to the proper service
agency."
d. "Perhaps you can find a friend or relative
to help you take care of your mother."
Which factors are most important for the a. Depression
nurse to consider when assessing an older b. social isolation
client with possible alcohol abuse? SATA e. loss of interest in hobbies
a. Depression.
b. Social isolation.
c. Strong support from family.
d. Diminished financial resources.
e. Loss of interest in hobbies.
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The nurse is preparing an older client for b. Ensure that the irrigating fluid is at body temperature.
irrigation to remove a cerumen impaction
from the ear. Which action by the nurse is
recommended?
a. Use 100 mL of irrigating fluid at a time.
b. Ensure that the irrigating fluid is at body
temperature.
c. Speed up the irrigation flow if dizziness
develops.
d. Use blasts or burst of sudden pressure.
The nurse is caring for an older client who c. Smoking.
has been diagnosed with age-related
macular degeneration. Which risk factor
doubles the client's risk for macular
degeneration?
a. Hypertension.
b. Atherosclerosis.
c. Smoking.
d. Inflammation.
The nurse is providing care to an older b. Maintain your blood glucose in your target range.
client with early stages of diabetic
retinopathy. Which recommendation should
the nurse provide the client to help
minimize worsening of the disease?
a. Have a dilated eye examination every 5
years.
b. Maintain your blood glucose in your
target range.
c. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
d. Engage in strenuous exercise every day.
The nurse is teaching an older client how to b. "I should not take my hearing aids out and wear at all times."
properly care for hearing aids. Which
response by the client indicates that further
teaching is needed?
a. "I should use a toothpick to clean debris
from the sound opening part that goes into
the ear."
b. "I should not take my hearing aids out
and wear at all times."
c. "I should avoid dropping the hearing aid
or exposing it to temperature extremes."
d. "I should not turn off the hearing aid
when not in use."
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GERO Hesi review Exam with complete solution
Terms in this set (19)
The nurse is speaking with the son of an c. "I realize this neglect is unintentional, but I must report it to the proper service
older adult client who was admitted to the agency."
hospital for skin breakdown, malnutrition,
and dehydration. The son states that he
loves his mother and tries to do all he can
for her, but he is struggling to care for her
due to commitments with his own family.
He is clearly upset that he might be
responsible for his mother's condition.
Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "It sounds like you are doing the best
you can."
b. "You should go home and get some rest
while we take care of your mother."
c. "I realize this neglect is unintentional, but
I must report it to the proper service
agency."
d. "Perhaps you can find a friend or relative
to help you take care of your mother."
Which factors are most important for the a. Depression
nurse to consider when assessing an older b. social isolation
client with possible alcohol abuse? SATA e. loss of interest in hobbies
a. Depression.
b. Social isolation.
c. Strong support from family.
d. Diminished financial resources.
e. Loss of interest in hobbies.
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, 10/18/24, 4:14 PM
The nurse is preparing an older client for b. Ensure that the irrigating fluid is at body temperature.
irrigation to remove a cerumen impaction
from the ear. Which action by the nurse is
recommended?
a. Use 100 mL of irrigating fluid at a time.
b. Ensure that the irrigating fluid is at body
temperature.
c. Speed up the irrigation flow if dizziness
develops.
d. Use blasts or burst of sudden pressure.
The nurse is caring for an older client who c. Smoking.
has been diagnosed with age-related
macular degeneration. Which risk factor
doubles the client's risk for macular
degeneration?
a. Hypertension.
b. Atherosclerosis.
c. Smoking.
d. Inflammation.
The nurse is providing care to an older b. Maintain your blood glucose in your target range.
client with early stages of diabetic
retinopathy. Which recommendation should
the nurse provide the client to help
minimize worsening of the disease?
a. Have a dilated eye examination every 5
years.
b. Maintain your blood glucose in your
target range.
c. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
d. Engage in strenuous exercise every day.
The nurse is teaching an older client how to b. "I should not take my hearing aids out and wear at all times."
properly care for hearing aids. Which
response by the client indicates that further
teaching is needed?
a. "I should use a toothpick to clean debris
from the sound opening part that goes into
the ear."
b. "I should not take my hearing aids out
and wear at all times."
c. "I should avoid dropping the hearing aid
or exposing it to temperature extremes."
d. "I should not turn off the hearing aid
when not in use."
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