Which signs and symptoms are characteristic of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Uremia
c. Dysuria
d. Anorexia
e. Flank pain
f. Turbid urine
Question 2The actions of the family of an older adult who just died are chaotic, and they are unable to decide on a funeral home. Which recommendation should the nurse implement?
a. Help them make a list of the problems.
b. Provide a list of preferred funeral homes.
c. Allow them privacy to work it out alone.
d. Suggest they call someone who can help.
Question 3An older woman tells the nurse practitioner that she fears her family will place her in a nursing home because she developed stress incontinence. Which recommendation should the nurse im-plement?
a. Tell her to eliminate the use of caffeinated beverages.
b. Coordinate a family conference with the older adult.
c. Recommend exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
d. Schedule voiding for every 2 hours around the clock.
Question 4A patient loses her husband because of a sudden myocardial infarction, and she blames herself for not recognizing the warning signs. Which patient outcome associated with her loss should the nurse use to plan care?
a. Expect patient to meet her daily responsibilities.
b. Expresses feelings of guilt, fear, anger, or sadness
c. Assess causes of dysfunctional grieving processes.
d. Identifies problems connected to anticipatory grief
Question 5The nurse cares for an older male adult who has a malignant melanoma. Which interven-tion should the nurse implement for this man to prevent a recurrence or advancement of this condition in the future?
a. Place posters about sunscreen in the halls of his apartment building.
b. Promote application of sunscreen at his neighborhood health fair.
c. Tell him to schedule all outdoor activities after 4 PM daily.
d. Instruct him to wear sun-protective clothing and a hat at all times.
Question 6Which one of the following older adults is most likely to need preretirement counseling to avoid significant concerns in retirement?
a. African-American woman who is a certi-fied public accountant
b. Mexican-American woman who receives cash for cleaning services
c. Middle-aged man who has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus
d. Older male clerk who works for the De-partment of Homeland Security
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