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Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Decreased gastric PH means? Answer: Dont break down nutriets as easily without proper acidic levels Q: Decreased absorbing cells in intestines means? Answer: need nutrient dense foods that are lower in calories. Q: Bone loss and lean muscle mass means? Answer: problems results from inactivity immobiliy increased fatigue, lower endurance. ...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Skin Tears- commonly occur in who? Top causes are? •Classified by the Payne-Martin system (3) Answer: •those with thin, fragile skin •equipment injury, patient transfers, activities of daily living, and treatment and dressing removal •Category 1: a skin tear without tissue loss (0) •Category 2: a skin...

FINAL EXAM: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen A patient is not have daily bowel movements and has begun taking a laxative for this problem. What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding laxative use? A. When taking the laxatives, plenty of fluid should be taken as well. B. The laxatives should be taken no more than 3 times a week or laxative addiction will result. C. Laxatives should...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Symptoms of relocation syndrome and what do we want to help with that? Answer: ▪ Sleep disturbances, GI upset, anger, anxiety, depression. Carefully explain all procedures before they occur o Ask family to provide familiar objects at the patient's bedside o Ask about expectations during hospital stay o Ask about normal routines, activities, foo...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION Things to consider before a permanent feeding tube is placed in a client with under nutrition Answer: Advanced directive Risks vs benefits QUESTION SAFE DRIVE includes (select all) Answer: Safety record Family report Attention skills QUESTION The family of a patient with early dementia is concerned that the patient s...

Exam 1: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Older adults should increase dietary intake of complex carbs and fiber containing food to Answer: 5 or more Q: vaginal and cervical cancer screening Answer: stops at age 60-65 Q: HIV screening Answer: AS NEEDED Q: How often should a a physical exam be done? Answer: yearly - more frequently...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION special circumstances/cues to consider in elders with cog/comm limita- tions: elders tend to receive less pain med? Answer: no convincing evidence that there's pe- ripheral transmission of sensation of pain to brain is altered even with dementia QUESTION special circumstances/cues to consider in elders with cog/comm limita- tions: ...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION examples of potentially inappropriate meds for older adults (PIMs) Answer: - ing scale insulin, digoxin, benzos, 2.PPI (>8wks), tricyclic antidepressants ho property meds pasmodics, sulfonylureas QUESTION examples & side effects: antidepressants? Answer: 1.SSRIs- zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa highly effective of choice w/ manage...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION Pt with pneumonia and lung sounds in the left lung...best action by nurse Answer: Check O2 sat QUESTION Been to conference about heart disease, teaching peers about patho of myocardial infarctions....how would you explain? Answer: Ischemia that completely blocked blood flow to their heart QUESTION Pt with asthm...