The process of delegating follows which of the following steps?
a. assessment, planning, delegation, supervision, evaluation
b. assessment, delegation, planning, evaluation
c. supervision, assessment, delegation, evaluation
d. supervision, assessment, planning, evaluation, supervision
Question 2A nurse is discussing proper nutrition with clients at a senior citizen center. General guidelines for healthy elderly clients should include
A) increased amount of protein foods in the diet.
B) taking a geriatric vitamin or mineral supplement daily.
C) daily including at least 8 cups of fluids (excluding caffeinated and alcoholic beverages).
D) eliminating fat from the diet because of a decrease in physical activity.
Question 3A patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease wishes some information. Which of the following would not be accurate for the nurse to teach the patient?
a. the cardinal signs include bradykinesia, tremor, and rigidity
b. the disease is chronic and progressive
c. there is no known cure
d. a surgery called pallidotomy can cure severe tremors in 80 of cases
Question 4When the gerontological nurse is delegating a task to a UAP, which of the following is least essential to address?
a. right task
b. right time
c. right person
d. right supervision
Question 5An older patient is experiencing a change in mood. For which medications should the nurse assess as the possible cause of this patient's cognitive change? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Steroids
2. NSAIDs
3. Antibiotics
4. Benzodiazepines
5. Antihypertensives
Question 6Side effects of Viagra reported by an older person that would require immediate attention include:
a. headache
b. nasal congestion
c. visual problems
d. flushing
Question 7After completing a medication history, the nurse notes that an older patient is prescribed 22 different medications and sees five different healthcare providers. What should the nurse determine about the patient from this information?
1. A situation of polypharmacy
2. Prone to missing medication doses
3. Multiple health problems requiring a variety of different prescribed medications
4. Cognitive impairment and not remembering the medications prescribed
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