Basic Geriatric nursing

(Complete) Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th & 8th Edition By Patricia A. Williams |Both Have All Chapters 1-20| 4 Units| With Answers and Detailed Explanations

BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 8TH EDITION BY PATRICIA A WILLIAMS LATEST UPDATES 2024 ALL COMPLETE CHAPTERS WITH ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

Chapter 11: Self-Perception and Self-Concept Chapter 12: Roles and Relationships Chapter 13: Coping and Stress Chapter 14: Values and Beliefs Chapter 15: End-of-Life Care

Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Chapter 02: Theories of Aging Chapter 03: Physiologic Changes Chapter 04: Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations Chapter 05: Communicating with Older Adults

Chapter 16: Sexuality and Aging Chapter 17: Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes Chapter 18: Elimination Chapter 19: Activity and Exercise Chapter 20: Sleep and Rest

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The admitting nurse gives the new long-term care facility resident a score of 20 on the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk. These scores indicate that the resident has which risk for pressure injury? a. A high probability of developing a pressure injury b. A moderate risk of developing a pressure injury c. A low risk of developing a pressure injury d. At least one pressure injury at the time of admission ANS: C Scores of 20 on the Braden Scale ind...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What statement by a 65-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 6 months ago would indicate a need for further teaching? a. “I’m enjoying the same sexual activities now as I did before my heart attack.” b. “I’m still pretty cautious, but our sex lives are very satisfactory.” c. “I’ve been told that I’m at risk for another heart attack if we have sex.” d. “My heart medications have caused erectile dysfunction, but we’ve found other method...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement by a patient’s spouse would indicate that the patient is experiencing myoclonus? a. “His loud snoring and jerking awake wakes me up, too.” b. “I am black and blue from his kicking me every night.” c. “He wakes up at 2 AM every morning and walks around the house.” d. “His constant leg movements tear up the covers and keep me awake.” ANS: B Myoclonus is a periodic kicking movement of the lower extremities, which can be severe. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An older adult is performing isometric and isotonic exercises. Which action should the nurse suggest in order to prevent an accidental Valsalva maneuver? a. Hold the breath during an exercise cycle. b. Breathe through the mouth. c. Breathe deeply and rhythmically during an exercise cycle. d. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. ANS: B Breathing through the mouth makes it impossible to hold the breath, and bearing down cannot be performed. Th...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which nursing action would be effective when assisting an 85-year-old adult with weak abdominal muscles to defecate? a. Encourage the use of a bedpan before getting up in the morning. b. Place a footstool under the feet of the patient when seated on the toilet. c. Insert a finger in the patient’s rectum to stimulate the urge to defecate. d. Instruct the patient to do isometric exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles. ANS: B Placement of a stool under...