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Elder abuse reporting may include physical, sexual, psychological, and financial exploitation, neglect, and violation of rights Report to adult protective service In nursing homes and assisted living facilities must be reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in most states. Modified Caregiver Strain Index tool that can be used to quickly screen for caregiver strain with long-term family caregivers. It is a 13-question tool that measures strain related to care provision Rec...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

75% of the poor are elderly women who rely on this as their major source of income Social Security Medicare coverage gap for prescription drugs that is scheduled to close by 2020 The "Donut Hole" The tool from the CDC that measures the number of healthy days an individual has in a given month HRQOL (Health Related Quality of Life) Commonly used to relieve dyspnea at the end of life (medication and dose) Morphine 2.5-5mg PO q4 Potential causes (8) of delirium in the elde...

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16 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

What is the definition of a fall? And what can happen to an older adult after a fall? What are the risks for falls? (Past history of falls is a major risk factor!) A fall is defined as "an event which results in a person unintentionally coming to rest on the ground or another lower level; not as a result of a major intrinsic event (such as a stroke) or overwhelming hazard". Falls can result in injury, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and death in the elderly. Fractur...

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67 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

An 85-year-old widow, living alone, tripped over her beloved dog and broke her leg. Which action should the home-care nurse recommend regarding the dog? Find out the elder's ideas What is an effective way to communicate with an older adult living with dementia? Approach in a non-threatening manner Older women experience bone loss, which makes them more susceptible to hip fracture. How should an environment change after a hip-fracture repair? Raise the toilet seat A vigo...

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16 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

Harriett is a 92-year-old who lives in assisted living; she recently fell and broke her hip. Harriet and her family would like to keep Harriet safe and at the highest level of independence on her return to her accommodations from the hospital. Which action should the nurse take to help Harriet and her family? Counsel about home safety assessments Ruth is a 75-year-old residing in an assisted living facility and is at risk for fluid volume deficit. Which nursing actions would ensure ...

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

Define Restraints any method, drug or medication, physical or mechanical device, material or equipment, that immobilizes or reduces access to move any part of the body freely, particularly when used to restrict or manage a client's behavior or movement What are the two types of restraints? 1.) Chemical restraints such as sedatives, anticonvulsant medications, anti-anxiety medications for the purpose of restraint 2.) Physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that reduces th...

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37 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

AcademiaExpert

WGU C475 CARE OF OLDER ADULTS OA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TheAlphanurse

WGU C475 CARE OF OLDER ADULTS OA EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

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18 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TheAlphanurse

Healthy People 2010 - Answer develop a set of health care objectives designed to increase the quality and quantity of years of healthy life of Americans and to eliminate health disparities barriers to physical activity - Answer lack of access to safe areas to exercise, pain, fatigue, and impairment in sensory function and mobility risks for poor nutrition - Answer multiple chronic illnesses, may have tooth or mouth problems that may interfere with their ability to eat, may be soci...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

You are caring for a veteran who served in World War II and is now near the end of life. He has shared with you how important his service in the Navy was to him. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for you to do to honor his service? - Answer Find out if he would like you to see if the local veterans group could visit him. You are caring for a 12-year-old child who is imminently dying from leukemia. The child is unconscious and has been for days. The child's mot...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? - Answer The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses. What should drive decision-making in palliative care? - Answer The patient's goals of care Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by not knowing what happens after death. Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? - Answer Spiritual Which of the following statements ref...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

Which element is part of psychosocial well-being for an older adult? Avoidance of chronic disease Avoidance of disability Looking like a younger, active person Engagement with others - Answer Engagement with others How should a healthcare professional greet Estelle Barlett, a petite, widowed elder, on the first home visit? "Hi Sweetie. I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." "Good morning, Estelle. I'm a healthcare professional, Clara Jones." "Hi Dear. I'm a healthcare ...

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24 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

WGU Care of the Older Adult - C475 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Healthy People 2010 - answerdevelop a set of health care objectives designed to increase the quality and quantity of years of healthy life of Americans and to eliminate health disparities Primary prevention - answeractivities designed to completely prevent a disease from occurring, such as immunization against pneumonia or influenza Secondary prevention - answerdirected toward early detection and management of disease, ...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Thebright

WGU C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT PRE ASSESSMENT AND OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAMS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED RATIONALES ANSWERS BY EXPERTS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION |ALREADY GRADED A+ |LATEST UPDATE |GUARANTEED PASS

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47 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

drjulie

WGU C475 - OA Final Exam Study Guide 2023| Very Useful for Passing your Exams

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17 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

wsharleen23

WGU C475 ELNEC QUIZZES MODULE 1-6 COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS

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14 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A

wsharleen23

Baby Boomers - large group of people born between . Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals - expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Top five racial groups in United States - European African Hispanic Asian Native Americans European Americans 5 health ...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A

PossibleA

WGU C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT PRE ASSESSMENT AND OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAMS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED RATIONALES ANSWERS BY EXPERTS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION |ALREADY GRADED A+ |LATEST UPDATE |GUARANTEED PASS

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47 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Drgary

WGU C475 CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT PRE ASSESSMENT AND OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAMS WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED RATIONALES ANSWERS BY EXPERTS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION |ALREADY GRADED A+ |LATEST UPDATE |GUARANTEED PAS

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47 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Drmserpi

C475 - OA Final Exam Study Guide Questions and answers latest update 2024

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22 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Schoolflix